Seed Starting Class at the Botanical Gardens

Get growing with this fun and informative seed starting class! You’ll learn how to choose the right seeds for your garden, understand what makes seeds sprout, and create a planting schedule that works for you. We’ll cover different planting methods, soil mixes, tools, and how to sow seeds properly. You’ll also learn how to care for your seedlings so they stay healthy and strong until they’re ready to go outside. With live demos and tips for easy garden ideas like kitchen herbs or butterfly gardens, you’ll leave ready to start your own plants with confidence. Meet your instructor, Andrea! Andrea is a Horticulturist and Collections Manager here at the Botanical Gardens. After growing up locally in East Aurora, NY, Andrea went on to continue her education at Finger Lakes Community College and graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Fish and Wildlife Technology. After that, Andrea transferred to the University at Buffalo, SUNY and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Prior to her position here, she worked as a landscaper and groundskeeper for a private venue for 5 years. Andrea has a strong passion for gardening, specifically with perennial and cut flower gardens, and likes to spend her free time with her husband, two dogs and two donkeys. For more information about Seed Starting, please contact education@buffalogardens.com.