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Fester the Corpse Flower is Set to Bloom!

Andy Grinsfelder

In July 2014, the Botanical Gardens acquired three Amorphophallus titanum corms and one named “Morty” bloomed on June 10, 2018.  The smallest of the three corms, “Fester” is following in Morty’s footsteps and is ready to bloom.  Amorphophallus titanum, corpse flower (its common name), is in the arum family and is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia.  They are famous for their huge blooms and their horrible smell, like rotting flesh, while in bloom.  Corpse flowers can bloom every 6-10 years, making it a rare sight to see and smell.  It is hard to predict when the plant may...


Travel Raffle Announced at the Botanical Gardens!

Andy Grinsfelder

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announces an exciting Travel Raffle.  The Travel Raffle will offer three amazing prizes; the grand prize is a dream vacation of the winner’s choosing, the second prize is a relaxing getaway to the Sterling Inn & Spa in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and third prize is a two day vacation to beautiful Ellicottville. Travel Raffle tickets are $20 each and are available June 18, 2018 through September 17, 2018.The grand prize winner will be able to choose their dream vacation.  The prize includes a trip for two to Ireland, Mexico, or the Caribbean. The...


The Botanical Gardens Announces a Craft Beer Event - Botanics and Brews on July 19!

Andy Grinsfelder

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced they will hold an entertaining and lively event, Botanics and Brews, on July 19 from 6:00-9:00pm.  This event will be held under a tent on the Botanical Gardens’ front lawn and will include craft beer tastings from Try-it Distributing, delicious tidbits from Oliver’s Catering, live music from JJ Swing, a basket raffle and tours of the Botanical Gardens.  Try-it Distributing will offer a wide variety of craft beers to taste at Botanics and Brews. As one of New York’s leading beverage distributors, Try-It is proud to be a respected employer, family-owned local...


Morty the Corpse Flower is set to Bloom Again

Andy Grinsfelder

HE’S BACK! In July 2014, the Botanical Gardens acquired three Amorphophallus titanumcorms and one named “Morty” bloomed in August 2014. Morty is ready to bloom againearlier than expected. When Morty bloomed in 2014, he captivated Western New York and the Botanical Gardens saw record attendance of over 10,000 visitors in two weeks and just over 5,000 visitors in three days. Amorphophallus titanum, corpse flower (its common name), is in the arum family and is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. They are famous for their huge blooms and their horrible smell, like rotting flesh, while in bloom. Corpse flowers can bloom every 6-10 years,...


Tasting Tuesdays & Oil Painting at the Botanical Gardens

Andy Grinsfelder

Buffalo, NY - Tuesdays this summer bring special hours, a farm-to-table pop-up restaurant and oil painting classes to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Botanical Gardens will be open on Tuesdays from 12:00pm to 9:00pm July 10 through August 14 to host Tasting Tuesdays which will take place from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. Oil Painting classes, titled, Oil Painting in the Landscape, will also take place on the same dates from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The Botanical Gardens is extremely beautiful in the evening, and organizers want to give the community an opportunity to experience it. During Tasting Tuesdays, a...