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The Corner of Clinton & Union

The Corner of Clinton & Union

The Corner of Clinton and Union was the downtown of Gardenville. Once a bustling center of commerce, it had an ice cream shop, drugstore, Dr....

Island Park and Gardenville Memories

Island Park and Gardenville Memories

I received an email from Ray Riek. His parents were longtime Gardenville residents and business owners. He shared tis great story with me and some...

The Sisters of St. Francis Home

The Sisters of St. Francis Home

Here is an article from Carl Marus about a long ago Gardenville institution. The Sisters of St. Francis Home Gardenville, NY 1900-1957 More complete...

Perfect Children’s Gift for Mom

Bengert's Greenhouse in Gardenville is offering a free plant kit that will let children create the perfect Mother's Day gift. Here is more...

The Story of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

The Fourteen Holy Helpers became recognized during another very troubling time, the time of the bubonic plague. You can read their story in a book...

Great Pics from Pam Stadler Kowalewski

Great Pics from Pam Stadler Kowalewski

My dear friend Pam Stadler Kowalewski has been using her time social distancing to look through old photos. She has come across some great images of...

Garden Season is Coming

Garden Season is Coming

While we are all cooped up in our homes, nature is still doing her thing and so are the local growers. This week I talked to my friends from...

Cultivate Something Good

Cultivate Something Good

Here are a few suggestions for cultivating something good while you are staying home. This comes from our friends at the National Garden Bureau....

A New Podcast from Jackie Albarella

A New Podcast from Jackie Albarella

Join me as I talk to gardeners from all over Western New York, many from our favorite garden spot: Gardenville. Be sure to like and follow so you...