The Webster Viridarium
Seed Bombs
By Angie
/ December 12, 2025
How to make your own seed bombs When seed bombs or seed balls began gaining popularity about a dozen years…
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Planting Garlic
By Phil
/ October 14, 2025
Planting Garlic With the warmer weather we’ve been having there’s still time to plant garlic for next year. For our…
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Butterfly Conservation
By Phil
/ August 18, 2025
Highway 13 Butterfly Conservation Trail An exciting new Butterfly conservation project is taking shape in the state of Missouri. A…
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Our Campari Experiment
By Phil
/ August 10, 2025
Our Campari Experiment As an experiment, we started Campari seedlings indoors in March, from tomatoes purchased at Wegmans. If you’re…
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Mosquito Control
By Phil
/ July 29, 2025
It’s difficult to find anything good to say about mosquitoes, biting flies, or ticks. Wouldn’t we all like a simple,…
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Niagara on the Lake
By Phil
/ July 24, 2025
Photos from a recent visit to Niagara on the Lake for the Shaw Festival and the Niagara on the Lake…
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Scarlet Lily Beetles
By Zoe
/ June 9, 2025
Hey Zoe, For the past few weeks I’ve noticed these bright red beetles on my lilies causing all kinds of…
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Yellowing Tomato Leaves
By Zoe
/ June 9, 2025
Hi Zoe, Why are the lower leaves on my tomato plants turning yellow? I’ve been growing tomatoes for years and…
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Growing Tomatoes
By Phil
/ May 13, 2025
Growing Tomatoes Growing tomatoes in Webster, NY (Zone 6a) requires attention to climate, soil, and timing! Tomatoes thrive in warm…
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Hummingbird Nectar
By Phil
/ May 13, 2025
Our recommendations for making Hummingbird Nectar and building a Hummingbird friendly garden. Making nectar for hummingbirds is straightforward, safe, and…
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Planting Dahlias
By Zoe
/ May 10, 2025
With their stunning and long lasting blooms, Dahlias are a stunning addition to any garden. The middle of May is…
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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
By Phil
/ March 16, 2025
A few of the many orchids on display at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The exhibit will be…
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Those Pesky Squirrels
By Phil
/ February 18, 2025
Nothing raises a bird watchers blood pressure like seeing a squirrel dangle upside down on the side of a bird…
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Holiday Bulbs to brighten up your day!
By GOL
/ November 13, 2024
Paperwhites, Amaryllis, and Hyacinth are all flower bulbs that can bloom indoors for the holiday season. Bring color and fragrance…
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Fall Gardening Tidbits
By GOL
/ October 13, 2024
Unfortunately, our growing season is winding down and now is the time to start readying your lawn, garden and landscape…
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How to prune hydrangeas
By Phil
/ March 11, 2022
How to prune hydrangeas with the National Trust School of Gardening More tips from the National Trust >>
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Spring Planting
By Phil
/ March 4, 2022
Planting Dates for Spring The estimated last frost date for Webster, NY is May 3rd. CropStart Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings or…
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Cold Stratification.
By Phil
/ March 7, 2021
If you collected any perennial seeds this past fall, now is a good time to start preparing those seeds for…
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