February 2, 2026 A Winter Tradition in Rochester: Cold Weather, Cool Birds February in Rochester is cold, snowy, and—let’s be honest—a total tundra of frozen sidewalks and icy wind tunnels. But even…
October 23, 2025 Pumpkin Perfection: From Pie To Pillow Autumn here is a feast for the senses — colorful pumpkins, crisp air, and a hint of seasonal magic. Grab…
July 18, 2025 Tomatoes Not…Tomato-ing? You’re Not Alone. If your tomato plants are looking more “meh” than “marvelous” this year—just sitting there, not flowering, not fruiting, just… existing—you’re…
November 22, 2024 Essential Care Tips For Fresh-Cut Trees The holiday season is synonymous with the warmth of family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the centerpiece of it all—the Christmas…
November 12, 2024 Thanksgiving Cactus or Christmas Cactus? Identify, Care, and Bloom Times Thanksgiving cactus has become synonymous with “Christmas cactus” due to its availability and abundance during the holiday season. The Christmas…
November 2, 2024 Amaryllis V. Paperwhites: Fun Facts Amaryllis & paperwhites are fun and low maintenance bulbs that hit the shelves just in time to sprinkle some floral…
March 27, 2024 Easter Lily Care Tips The Easter lily holds deep symbolism and meaning that transcends its delicate appearance. This elegant flower is often associated with…
March 14, 2024 Box Tree Moth: Everything You Need To Know We are busy growing and preparing for another amazing spring here at Van Putte Gardens. This season, we are also…
July 26, 2023 Watering Is As Easy As 1-2-3 One thing that separates a Master Gardener from all others when it comes to maintaining healthy landscape beds; proper watering!…