Workshops & Seminars
Gardening classes, seasonal workshops, and local horticultural events
Communities in Bloom: Plant Troubleshooting & Vegetable Garden Tips
Two sessions to get your garden season started right. Carol Ann Harlos helps you diagnose what's wrong with your plants (bring a sample or photo!), followed by Margaret Raupp's best tips for a happy, healthy vegetable garden.
Master Gardener Education Day 2026
A full day of learning with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County. This year's lineup covers cultivars vs. native species, flowers in the landscape, and urban green space management. Registration includes continental breakfast and a hot buffet lunch.
Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show 2026
WNY's premier garden and landscape show — and the official kick-off to spring. This year's theme is "A World in Bloom," featuring themed gardens designed by local nursery and landscape professionals, 175+ vendors in the Garden Marketplace, free daily seminars, a Children's Discovery Garden, and Artisan Hall packed with unique artisans and educational organizations.
Unkillable Plants — Nora Saintz at Plantasia 2026
Join Nora Saintz takes the Plantasia seminar stage with "Unkillable Plants" — her picks for the most foolproof, low-maintenance plants that thrive with minimal effort.
Beginner Garden Design & Planning at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Gardenette founder Nora Saintz presents a beginner-friendly lecture on garden design and planning as part of BNHV's 2026 Workshop & Lecture Series.
Garden Walk Buffalo 2026
America’s largest garden tour is back. More than 300 gardens open their gates for a free, self-guided weekend of creative urban gardens across Buffalo. No tickets, no registration — just grab a map and go.
Communities in Bloom: Garden Design 101 & Incorporating Native Plants
Nora Saintz kicks things off with the essential steps to creating a beautiful, cohesive garden — no matter the size of your space. Stay for the second session with Lyn Chimera on selecting and incorporating native plants into your landscape.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Ken-Ton)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Kenmore-Tonawanda
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Ken-Ton)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Ken-Ton
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Niagara Wheatfield)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Niagara Wheatfield
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Lancaster)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Lancaster
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Hamburg)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Hamburg
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Ask A Professional Gardener: Garden Care & Maintenance Workshop (Orchard Park)
Master the essentials of year-round garden care! Learn proper watering, pruning, and maintenance techniques from expert Nora Saintz. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant plants.
DIY Garden Design Workshop: Orchard Park
Transform your outdoor space! Learn essential garden design principles from expert Nora Saintz. Master practical techniques to enhance your existing landscape, from layout basics to plant selection. Bring photos for personalized advice.
Susan Hates Her Neighbors: Using
Join landscape designer Nora Saintz for a humorous look at how your neighbors' gardening choices might be driving you crazy – and what to do about it! Learn practical DIY solutions for common landscape problems including privacy issues, drainage nightmares, messy native gardens, and deer damage. Get garden fixes that work without hiring expensive contractors or starting the next neighborhood feud!
Plantasia 2025: Welcome to the Jungle
This four-day celebration of spring features stunning tropical-themed display gardens created by the region's top landscape professionals. You'll find everything from garden art to live music, plus educational speakers throughout the weekend.