A map that indicates plant hardiness has been updated and released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program said the last time the map was updated was in 2012. An … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
11th Annual Master Gardeners Plant Sale Set for May 13
Chautauqua County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th Annual Plant Sale Saturday at Jamestown Community College. The annual fundraiser sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at the JCC Science Building in … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Launch New Horticulture Newsletter
Master Gardeners in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are launching a new horticulture newsletter. The newsletter, called The Optimistic Gardener, will have gardening articles, upcoming events, featured Master Gardeners, advice column, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]
Pollinator Habitat Workshop to be Held at JCC
A workshop on creating a pollinator habitat will be held Tuesday, May 17 at Jamestown Community College. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Pat Martonis will present the program from 6:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Donate Books to Local Libraries
The Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program has donated books to the 24 local libraries in the Chautauqua County Library system. The three books given to each of the branch library are titled, "Butterflies Belong Here," "Mae the … [Read more...]
Community Gardening a Growing Movement in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - There’s a Community Garden renaissance happening in Jamestown. More than two dozen local groups, organizations, schools and agencies are involved in some way, shape or form with community gardening projects throughout the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Downtown Businesses Encouraged to Take Part in Growing Initiative
JAMESTOWN - The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation is looking for any and all downtown businesses interested in adopting a seedling to grow in their storefront windows for one to two months. All seedlings and materials will be provided by the … [Read more...]
