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November 57pm at the Botanical GardensDuring the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society's Monthly MeetingPhil Matt grows his orchids in a basement “greenhouse” at his home in Rochester, NY. An active member of the Genesee Region Orchid Society for many years, Phil also serves as the Society’s newsletter editor and webmaster. Phil has always enjoyed growing Phalaenopsis orchids, even before they became the most commonly-encountered plants in almost any kind of retail setting imaginable. As a grower with many years of experience, he is constantly adjusting his growing techniques in an effort to achieve better flowering and more vigorous plants. Phil is...

Congratulations to the 2013 Summer Sweepstakes Winners! $2,500 – Earl Ballard $1,000 – Sandra Carpender $500 – Bob Kutzuba $250 – David Jahn and Eliot Nagy Wegmans Gift Cards: Barbara Golda Joanna Langerak Maryruth Cologowski Lincoln Jacobs Gerald Damstetter   Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket!  If you have any questions, please contact Betsy at 716.827.1584 ext. 203 or at bwebster@buffalogardens.com.

Job Openings at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Announced Education Program Assistant Posted September 17, 2013The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is seeking qualified applicants for a part- time position of Education Program Assistant.Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Education, the individual will work with the Education Department staff and docents in facilitating plant related, hands-on classes and tours for adult, school age and special needs groups. The individual must have an interest in teaching botany related subjects and have experience working with children and adults of all ages. A high level of written,...

For Immediate ReleaseBuffalo, NY – The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. has a full schedule this October. To start, a Medicinal Garden Feature to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness and Flu Prevention Month will be held on October 12, the bi-annual Orchid Show will take place October 12-13, the Chrysanthemum Show will run October 19-November 10 and the Gardens will celebrate Binational Doors Open Niagara weekend on October 20 with a free admission day. October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Flu Prevention Month and a special Medicinal Garden Feature will take place at the Gardens October 12 from...

Job Openings at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Announced Education Program Assistant Posted September 17, 2013The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is seeking qualified applicants for a part- time position of Education Program Assistant.Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Education, the individual will work with the Education Department staff and docents in facilitating plant related, hands-on classes and tours for adult, school age and special needs groups. The individual must have an interest in teaching botany related subjects and have experience working with children and adults of all ages. A high level of written,...