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Explore French-Canadian roots

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Live a life you love at any age

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Plan your next getaway

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On the cover: Gary Dinezza and Craig Coyne's garden boasts a variety of flowers Photo by kc kratt

Legal 5

Spring cleaning your "legal house".............Christine Vogel

Genealogy 6

French-Canadian genealogy.......... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Features: Gardening 10 Gardening season...Here we come!........ Carol Ann Harlos 12 Tips for seed starting success......................Melinda Myers

Buffalo 60 Strong 15 James "Ozzie" Osialdo..................................Ashley Ziomek

Vacation Planning 16 The joy of anticipation...............................Jennifer Merrick

Being Well

Set gardening goals

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18 The health benefits of chia seeds.............. Catherine Stack

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Spring Beginnings

My name is Sabrina Kahwaty and I am the new editor of Forever Young. Wendy Guild Swearingen brilliantly helmed this ship for six years and my commitment to you is an unwavering attempt to live up to the example she has set. We thank Wendy for her hard work, dedication, and formative role in making Forever Young what it is today, and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

I’m thrilled to be here and can’t think of a more appropriate time for this transition than the season of beginnings. The weather gets warmer. The birds return. Seedlings sprout. Perhaps you feel it too— hope and possibility in the air. (It makes me want to sing!)

If you’ve been patiently waiting to dig into your garden—or if this is the year you’ve decided to wade into the dirt—we have the issue for you. Master gardener Carol Ann Harlos walks you through season goal setting, whether or not you have years of experience. Also find Melinda Myers' tips for starting seedlings off strong. Just like the flowers we tend so lovingly, we too need nurturing. Exercise and essential nutrients help us grow and thrive and in this month’s issue, Catherine Stack highlights the superfood chia seeds–an easy, nutrient-rich addition to your daily diet. While we look ahead to a world where we can once again get away to recharge, Jennifer Merrick offers tips for enjoying the anticipation.

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events to your calendar; an art exhibit or an online concert can be a great form of self-care.

Beginnings are especially poignant this year as we glimpse a light at the end of what has been a long tunnel.

There are hopeful signs across the world as overall cases are down and millions of vaccinations are being administered daily. Here in Buffalo, spring weather has us back outside for socially distanced outdoor gatherings.

With this issue, we invite you to explore ways to create beauty in your gardens, your communities, and your lives. As Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Believe we must, and believe we do.

Wishing you bright and sunny days ahead,

Sabrina Kahwaty Editor

FOREVER YOUNG *APRIL RESOURCES *PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to skahwaty@buffalospree.com Buffalo MEDITATION El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343 Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Brighton FREE. Visit www.facebook.com/ Buffalo-Laughers for information.

Online ELDER LAW SESSIONS Erie County Department of Senior Services presents free online Webex seminars about legal issue affecting seniors Wednesdays at 10 a.m. www2.erie. gov/seniorservices/index.php?q=elderlaw-sessions Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010 Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want

to make a difference, call 285-8224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center.

Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+ interested in music. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz. org/wnyc for info.

Buffalo PARKINSON'S CAREGIVER (Caregivers SUPPORT GROUP Only) 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 3 PM. Weinberg Campus 2650 North Forest, Amherst (Off in July & August) Buffalo PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP United Way – Room 219, 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Contact: Stephanie Mruzek . Email: eastamherstDSM@solsticeseniorliving. com. Please visit www.parkinson. org for a full listing of Parkinson's support groups in WNY. Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 632-3700 or mcguiregroup.com Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease

and other dementias. For information: 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org Online NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. for Find info on FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, and fellowship, for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For information call Diane 5424980 Cheektowaga For information, call Karen at 247-2334 Cheektowaga TOPS #391 For information, call MaryAnn 895-4414 Niagara Falls Meetings 6 p.m. at Riverside Presbyterian, 815 84th Street; info, call Beth 385-7558 Farnham For information, call 934-9619 Tonawanda Meetings 6 p.m. at Zion Church of Christ, 15 Koenig Cir. For information, call 693-5161

Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 7060060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For mor information, contact Marie: 884-8543

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CROSSWORD 15. Inhabitant of Hungary

42. *Type of digger

20. Nothing, pl.

45. Centers, old-fashioned

22. Like sashimi

49. French vineyard

24. Lack of money

51. *Last of 3 numbers on a bag of fertilizer

25. *Tomato supports

54. Be a pest

26. Highly skilled

56. Washington, e.g.

27. Miss America's headdress

57. Grow dim

29. Slowly leak

58. Extraterrestrials' rides

31. Moves at the gym

59. Pilot's stunt

32. Monument to Buddha

60. Type of parrot

33. Orderly arrangement

61. "Musical" constellation

34. *Wiggly plowers

62. Russian mountain chain

36. Faster than a walk

63. *Type of garden hose that saves space

38. *Some plants and flowers emit a good one

64. Goes with "odds" 67. Am is to I as ____ is to we

THEME: IN THE GARDEN ACROSS 1. Great divide

53. Freight horse cart

6. World's oldest national broadcaster

55. Opposite of don'ts

9. Pasturelands

57. *6 or more hours of sunshine

13. Chinese fruit

61. *Radicchio or frisÈe

14. #9 Across, sing.

15. Clemency 16. One in advertising 17. "____ the land of the free ..."

18. Characteristic of birds 19. *Ongoing job in the garden 21. *Without synthetic fertilizers 23. 2nd tallest bird 24. Theatrical production 25. Curiosity killed it?

28. Additionally 30. Capital of Poland 35. Passage into a mine 37. Prefix in levorotary 39. Mid-century modern, e.g.

40. Toothy wheel 41. *Some are heirlooms

65. On foot 66. Negative vote 68. 2020 NFL MVP 69. Morrison's "The ____" 70. Hockey great Bobby 71. Respectable and quiet 72. Sports award 73. Affirmative response 74. Infernos DOWN 1. Old bathtub foot 2. Opposite of seek 3. Ne plus ultra 4. *Opposite of #57 Across 5. Minimum, pl.

43. Make like a cat

6. Influencer's journal

44. Erasable programmable read only memory

7. *Stinging pollinator 8. Holiday song

46. Stanislavski's rifle, e.g.

9. Bulgarian money

47. Unwanted correspondence 48. Motionless

10. Julia Roberts' Academy Award- winning role

50. Catch-22

11. Popular smoothie berry

52. "Are you sure?" in a text

12. Update an iPod

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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 20.

Spring cleaning your “legal house”

LEGAL

BY CHRISTINE VOGEL

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pring is the time to literally dust cobwebs from our homes, but it’s also a great time to look at legal matters. Are our legal “houses” in order? finances (among other things).

Since March 2020, much of our This power can only be given, routine has fallen by the wayside— never taken—meaning if you and that’s okay, because we’ll pick it lose the ability to make decisions, back up—but we must not neglect you also lose the ability to create a matters that could have detrimental power of attorney. All too often, legal consequences. Many of these this writer receives calls from issues deal with the realities of grown children trying to get a sickness and death, which—while power of attorney over a parent necessary—can be difficult to discuss. who no longer has capacity. This Uncomfortable though they may be, is impossible, leaving the family these conversations are worth having; in a difficult position. Don’t taking care of legal affairs now is the wait—create. considerate thing to do for both • Have you looked at your car ourselves and our loved ones. Yes, it’s insurance policy lately? What are a lot of paperwork, but it’s important. your limits; what does it cover?

Here are five legal matters to It’s tempting to merely comply consider this spring: with NYS law and purchase the minimum amount of required • Do you have a health care insurance. This writer is quick to proxy? This document assigns agree that insurance seems like a an “agent” to make medical waste of money—that is, until we decisions on your behalf. In the need it. Better to check your policy event you are unable to speak now than regret not doing so later. for yourself, who will protect Consider adding Supplemental your wishes? A conversation Uninsured Motorist Coverage and with your grown children about Uninsured Motorist Coverage. your desires and preferences is not enough; memorialize your wishes in writing.

• A will ensures that your belongings, heirlooms, and money pass to the people to whom you want them to go.

We’ve all seen it; no sooner has a family member without a will passed, than the in-family fighting begins. When is the right time to draft a will? Now. • A power of attorney document allows you to designate one or multiple agents who can spend your money and handle your

• Familiarize yourself with your homeowner’s insurance. Ensure you understand the coverage and consider whether you should purchase a policy that accounts for more potential issues. If you don’t have a mortgage, you aren’t required to carry homeowner’s insurance—but is this wise?

What happens if someone is injured on your property; how will you afford to defend yourself or pay for damages?

For assistance drafting a heath care proxy, will, or power of attorney, call The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. to learn whether or not you qualify for our services, or call your attorney to have them draft these documents now. FY Christine Vogel, Esq. The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. Staff Attorney, Civil Legal Services 290 Main Street, Suite 400 Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 853-9555 Ext. 659

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GENEALOGY

French-Canadian genealogy

Frontenac Castle in Old Quebec City

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eople looking to learn about their French-Canadian ancestors will be grateful for the abundance of resources available in both Canada and the U.S., thanks to the work of early genealogists like Joseph Drouin and Rev. Cyprien Tanguay. However, French-Canadian genealogy is not without its quirks, and a little historical context can facilitate your search.

Quebec was initially colonized

by France, where (until 1789) the established church was Roman Catholic. Quebec did not have separate civil records until 1994.

Therefore, the best way to obtain genealogical data for Quebec families is through church records beginning in 1621, which cover baptisms, marriages and deaths.

It’s important to remember that Roman Catholic parishes were not as organized as the Church of England nor the Church of Scotland, especially in rural areas.

So, although our ancestors could have lived their entire lives at the same address, their baptisms could

be recorded in one parish, their marriages in another, and their deaths in yet another. In short, you will need to start your search where your ancestors lived and, if their records are not there, expand to neighboring parishes.

Here are five resources to get you started: Programme de Recherche en Demographic Historique (PRDH) The main objective of the PRDH was to transcribe the parish registers of Ancient Quebec. These records cover the 17th and 18th centuries and contain the personal history

of our Quebec ancestors. PRDH provides a pay-per-view website of their records, genealogie.umontreal. ca. A “first-level” search, which provides a list of references, may be conducted for free, but you will need to pay for “hits” to view each individual reference. A fee schedule is available on the website.

Genealogie Quebec The Drouin Genealogical Institute hosts www.genealogiequebec.com, a site with more than forty million files, documents, and images on Quebec family history, making it the largest and most comprehensive Quebec online database. The

Drouin Institute was created in 1899 by Joseph Drouin, a lawyer for whom genealogy was a specialty.

Between the years of 1899 and 1937, Drouin sold more than 1,500 family genealogies. The institute work was kept alive by Drouin’s children and grandchildren after his death, and they continued to expand the collection until it reached its current size. This paid resource offers affordable subscription options.

Canada census The Canada census is taken every ten years, with earliest available records from 1851. Due to privacy laws, the most recent census available is from 1921. The census can give a snapshot of an ancestor’s family, and can also provide valuable information such as birthplace, occupation, birth year, and relationships of recorded individuals. Detailed transcripts of Canadian census records are available on FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com.

Land petitions of lower Canada In order to obtain Crown land, settlers were required to submit petitions to the governor stating reasons for claiming land grants.

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GENEALOGY in the late 1800s. Its material begins about 1608 and continues into the late 1700s. You can access and search this treasure at https:// numerique.banq.qc.ca.

Those of French-Canadian descent are fortunate to have ancestors whose lives are well-documented in both France and Canada, due to the Catholic Church’s diligent record-keeping.

While research may necessitate use of at least some French, there are plenty of available online databases to help you research ancestors back into the 1600s. FY Seize map of French Canada's Quebec City, just before Canada fell to England in 1759

Claimants might be Loyalists, children of Loyalists, military claimants or legitimate settlers.

The Library and Archives Canada at www.bac-lac.gc.ca hold the land petitions for Quebec and Lower Canada from 1764 -1841. This site is free to access.

Le Dictionnaire Tanguay A major source for early French-Canadian genealogy, the Dictionnaire Genealogique des Familles Canadiennes, is a sevenvolume work of early FrenchCanadian families’ genealogies, published by Rev. Cyprian Tanguay

Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a National Genealogical Society member, Association of Professional Genealogists member as well as a guest lecturer and freelance writer.

Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@gmail.com.

CAROL DIPIRRO-STIPKOVITS

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Bingo Calendar All Bingo is likely canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This calendar serves as a placeholder.

MONDAY AMERICAN LEGION #1322 STEPHEN SIKORA POST 950 Payne Ave., Nort Tonawanda 7:25 p.m..................................... 693-1740 CONGREGATION SHIR SHALOM 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m..................................... 633-8877 AMERICAN LEGION MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400

HOLY MOTHER OF THE ROSARY CATHEDRAL Fellowship Hall, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster 11:30 am..................................... 683-7527 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 681-7251 AMERICAN LEGION POST 1041 533 Amherst St., Buffalo 7 p.m.......................................... 875-9276 AM. LEG. POST NO. 567 3740 N. Buffalo Rd., O. Park 7:30 p.m..................................... 662-9780 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m.......................................... 549-4389 DOWNTOWN POST NO. 64 A.L. INC. 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m.

VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 93 Leddy, Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-4707 MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7:30 p.m.................................... 825-3733 HAMBURG–KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg 7:30 p.m.................649-9830/649-4340

TUESDAY AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 874-0559 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 1 p.m.......................................... 876-1038

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack, Lancaster 7 p.m.......................................... 683-6522 WHEATFIELD NO. 1451 6525 Ward Rd., Sanborn 7:25 p.m..................................... 731-4712 GEORGE F. LAMM POST 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m..................................... 204-2405 RESURRECTION BINGO 130 Como Park Blvd.

7 p.m.......................................... 683-3712 HARTLAND VFC 8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland 7:30 p.m.

ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg 7:30 p.m..................................... 649-9821 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425

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Bingo Calendar SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m.......................................... 549-4389 B.O.Y.S. ASSOCIATION OF LACKAWANNA VFW, 2909 South Park St., Lackawanna 7:20 p.m..................................... 948-0316

WEDNESDAY ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs 7:30 p.m..................................... 627-2710 SHAWNEE VOL. FIRE COMPANY 3747 Lockport Rd., Sanborn 7:30 p.m. ................................... 731-3666 AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 KENMORE K OF C 1530 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 1 p.m.......................................... 875-5780 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C — SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 681-7251 FATHER BAKER K OF C at the Matthew Glab Post 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna (on hiatus until 4/22) 825-3733 LANCASTER K OF C 6114 Broadway, Lancaster 11:45 a.m.................................... 684-2901 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m................................... 549-4389 ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville 7:30 p.m..................................... 592-2701 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011 ST. MICHAEL’S BINGO 140 Warsaw, Lackawanna 7:15 p.m..................................... 825-9415

THURSDAY FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m...........................................681-7251 BLESSED TRINITY 317 Leroy Ave., Buffalo 8 p.m.......................................... 833-0301 ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH Clinton @ S. Ogden, Buffalo 7:30 p.m.....................................822-8856

PVT. LEONARD POST 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m.....................................684-4371 ST. JAMES DEPEW 500 Terrace Blvd., Depew 7:30 p.m..................................... 683-2746 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m..........................................549-4389 FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS 1345 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca 7:00 p.m......................................674-2374 K OF C MADONNA COUNCIL NO. 2535 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda 7:20 p.m..................................... 693-5470 VFW COL. WEBER POST 989 2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-9605

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SUNDAY

OUR LADY OF PERP. HELP 115 O’Connell St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 852-2671 ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE 950 Lossen Rd., Cheektowaga 7:00 p.m..................................... 668-8370

SATURDAY ST. AMELIA’S RCC 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m.......................................... 836-0011 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 876-1038 BLESSED TRINITY 317 Leroy Ave., Buffalo 8 p.m.......................................... 833-0301 CARINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 7:30 p.m..........................695-2600 x326 ST. JOHN XXIII 1 Arcade St., W. Seneca

FRIDAY

7 p.m.......................................... 823-1090

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Gardening season… here we come!

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or many, spring is “gardening season,” but my gardening season is perpetual: I’m always preparing to garden, outside or in. I’ve been looking outside all winter long, envisioning my "perfect" garden (which, of course, will never exist—we’d all do well to remember that perfect is the enemy of good).

I’m eager to get into the soil and check the progress of the spring bulbs—mostly daffodils—that I planted in the fall, but I also can’t wait to see emerging spring flowers like primroses, hellebores, and alliums.

We haven’t been traveling or eating out much this past year, so it seemed natural to me to spend the savings on plants. Like you, I’ve been browsing garden catalogs, but I’ve only ordered plants, seeds, or herbs that are difficult to obtain locally. I’ve also ordered plants from the Botanical Gardens and will later order from Lockwoods.

(I want everything; don’t you?)

Are you an experienced gardener itching to getting outside again? Or is

this your first garden? What would you like to grow? One of the best things about a garden is that it’s completely your own. No one in the whole world will have a garden—big or small, formal or casual, and with whatever flowers, herbs, perennials, or veggies you choose—quite like yours!

There are many ways to go about creating your garden; what matters is finding the right style for you. If your outdoor garden isn’t quite ready

for planting, consider container gardens. I’ve seen everything from old boots (seriously!) to dishware, large pots, old bathtubs, and fire rings used as containers. You can purchase soil mixes specifically designed for container gardening use. This method is convenient and a great gateway into other types of gardening.

If your beds are unprepared, consider raised beds. I don’t have any of my own, but I’ve helped set them up

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with schoolchildren and at community centers. Raised beds provide the ability to reach into the gardens and easily add soil or organic material without bending over—a gamechanger for many.

Whichever method you choose, it’s important to set goals. Last year, my mission was to revamp parts of the back beds. I dug up overgrown perennials, and those for which flower production had decreased, and set them aside.

Next, I worked compost into the soil and added some soil to areas that were low. The divided perennials were set on top, and new ones were added (leftovers given to friends.) Finally, everything was replanted.

Part of my overhaul was aesthetic.

The sweet shrubs that grew in front of the beehives were disproportionally large. My grandson, Mitchell, dug them up and replanted them in the garden border. My son-in-law, Chuck, dug up a peegee tree that had outlived its usefulness and was frankly unsightly.

(Two more things a gardener must learn: when to ask for help and when it’s time to say goodbye.)

This year, I want to do some more renovation of the borders on both sides of the house. On one side, the Echinacea (purple cone flowers) have spread mostly toward the front; they need to be divided and moved toward the back to improve proportions. On the other, I plan to dig up all the hostas and give them to my brother-in-law.

The hostas, partnered with ferns, have grown beautifully over the years, but as the area deer population has increased, so has their destruction (they’re essentially deer candy). I’m tired of the struggle to protect these flowers; even wire mesh couldn’t keep the deer away. Hot sauce and Plantskyd (a commercial product containing blood) also couldn’t completely save these plants, as they’re only effective if constantly reapplied.

What are your goals this season? No goal is too big or small, but all come with important factors to consider.

Take on what you can handle, and don’t be afraid to start small—trust me; you can always go bigger next year.

Do you want vegetables? Which ones? I bet you said tomatoes. They’re

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The Songs You Know, The Music You Love Raised beds provide the ability to reach into the gardens easily without bending over.

as good a place to start as any! Last year, Mitchell decided to grow tomatoes in containers. He wanted my advice, and I was all too happy to oblige. We discussed the soil, type of tomatoes, seed or starts, spacing, supports, fertilization, watering, light exposure, and shadows. Rest assured, there is much to learn even from starting small.

Purchasing shrubs? Consider which shrubs will look attractive or interesting throughout the year, their expected height and width, disease resistance, and required maintenance. The current movement toward planting native species arose for good reason; these plants best adapt to the environment in which they’re grown and more easily

support wildlife. Some viable choices of native species include American elderberry (great jams and wine!), maple-leaved viburnum, buttonbush, nannyberry, and bayberry.

Growing annuals? Decide if you want to grow from seed or starter plants. Annuals’ primary benefit is that they are good for one year, making them great fillers between newly planted perennials, or a wonderful burst of color throughout the season.

Pursuing some perennials? Is the garden site ready? Remember to plant at roughly the same depth as in the container. Spread the roots and dig a hole that is wider than the plant.

Finally, what are your mental, physical, and time constraints? All gardening requires time and physical effort, but that’s part of what makes it so rewarding (I personally would rather work in a garden than clean my kitchen any day). Each year is a combination of thrills, chills, and disappointments, guaranteed to be different from the last. For me, gardening is a labor of love. I hope it will be for you too. FY I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net

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FEATURE

Tips for seed starting success

BY MELINDA MYERS

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ou created your wish list and ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and now they are beginning to arrive. It’s time to make the most of your investment with a bit of planning.

Starting seeds at the proper time, whether indoors or directly in the garden, ensures a strong beginning to the growing season. Check the back of the seed packet for planting times and directions and consult your local Extension Service’s website for more details on the best time to plant in your area.

Organize your seeds by necessary start date. You can create your

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own system or invest in one like Gardener’s Supply’s seed envelopes and dividers. This system allows you to organize seeds by type, planting season, color, garden location, and more. Use your storage system to keep leftover seeds organized for future plantings (this will save you money on subsequent orders)—just be sure to place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Enter the start dates on your calendar. Months pass quickly and it’s easy to miss important planting times. Creating a calendar will help you plant seeds at the proper time for maximum benefit.

Gather seed starting equipment and supplies if starting seeds indoors. You will need a quality seed starting or potting mix and

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clean containers. You can use yogurt and other small food containers for starting seeds; simply drill holes in

FEATURE the bottoms and clean thoroughly before planting. Avoid disease risk by sanitizing old plant containers.

Soak them in a one-part bleach and nine-parts water solution for ten minutes, then rinse in clear water before filling with planting mix.

Alternatively, try one of the new plastic-free, environmentally friendly seed starting options. Use a paper pot maker (gardeners. com) to convert newspaper into biodegradable plant pots. Consider cow pots made of composted manure that provide nutrients in a biodegradable pot. You can leave your seedlings in these containers when moving them into the garden.

Create your own pot-free seed starter with Gardener’s Supply soil blocker. It presses moist potting mix into blocks that hold their shape. The blocks can be moved directly into the garden, reducing transplant shock.

Follow the directions for depth care found on the seed packets.

Most seeds prefer warm conditions but don't need light to sprout. Keep the planting mix moist by covering containers with a sheet of plastic to conserve moisture and extend the time between watering.

The second you see any green, it is time to move the seedlings into the light: natural or artificial (but always bright). Keep the lights positioned four to six inches about the plants and on for no more than fourteen to sixteen hours for best results.

Once your plants are actively growing, you can begin fertilizing if necessary. Before doing so, check the planting mix to see if a fertilizer has been added and for how long it will be effective. Follow the label directions on any fertilizer you select.

Maybe you'd like to share the workload with friends and family.

Perhaps you'll start tomatoes for everyone, another person will handle peppers, and another will

be in charge of eggplants. Or you can opt to share the extra seeds, since each packet usually contains more than most gardeners have space to grow.

Most importantly, have fun! FY

Melinda Myers is the author of more than twenty gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything”

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Her website is www.MelindaMyers. com.

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Erie County Botanical Gardens announces Great Plant Sale Order online now through April 15 with curbside pick-up in May!

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he Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is holding their annual Great Plant Sale Online for the second year in a row. Since December 2020, different categories of plants have been released to the public on the fifteenth of the month with early access to members on the fourteenth.

March 15 will be the last release and all orders are due by April 15. Orders placed online will be available for pick up at the Botanical Gardens in early May just in time for the start of gardening season.

This year, The Great Plant Sale Online is extremely organized and bigger and better than ever before!

Plant categories already released include a wide variety of perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets and mixed containers, tropical houseplants, carnivorous plants, trees and fruit trees, orchids and coleus.

Representing just over half the number of plants in the entire sale, the final and biggest release of plants will take place on March 15 at 8:00 a.m. with early access to members on the 14 at 8:00 a.m. The final release of plant categories includes over ninety types of annuals, hundreds of small potted succulents and an expanded selection of vegetables and herbs. The final and newest category is called the “Mini Pennies."

According to the horticulture staff

at the Botanical Gardens, the Mini Pennies are the cutest perennials you will ever see. These baby perennials come in small, four-inch pots and were grown with love from seed this year by the dedicated horticulture team. Though they may look “mini” at the time of pick-up, with a little time and patience, these babies will flourish and fill your garden for many years to come. As always, the sale features many plants propagated from the Botanical Gardens’ extensive collection.

The Great Plant Sale Online is a very important fundraiser for the not-for-profit organization, so fill your cart with plants and support the Botanical Gardens this spring!

All plants are available for purchase online with curbside pickup at the Botanical Gardens. Pick up will

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Use #TheGreatPlantSaleOnline and @Buffalogardens when posting and tagging on social media.

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James “Ozzie” Osialdo

BY ASHLEY ZIOMEK

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hose who know Kenmore native James “Ozzie” Osialdo say that his electric aura sets him apart from any crowd. Based on that description, it may not come as a surprise that when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago, Osialdo met the news with defiance and unwavering optimism. “Sometimes it’s annoying, sometimes it isn’t… it’s like starting life all over again,” says Osialdo.

Ozzie continues to coach for SABAH, Parkinson’s is a central nervous working with Special Olympics system disorder that affects movement and causes tremors. Acknowledging athletes in long jump and shot put. He also attends camp programs where he the necessity of exercise to fight this disease, Ozzie began to strike back takes cooking classes, plays sports, and with daily activity, primarily boxing coaches bocce ball. “Winning doesn’t mean anything; it’s the participating,” classes designed for Parkinson’s says Ozzie with his winning smile. patients. These classes have helped A father of four and grandfather of to slow progress of the disease by nine, Ozzie has an example to set— increasing strength, improving and he refuses to let his diagnosis posture, and sharpening hand-eye define him. His daughter, Alex, coordination. born with Down syndrome, is a Ozzie’s day begins at 4:00 a.m. PreSABAH athlete. He encourages her pandemic, he’d walk to the gym, work independence and is there to cheer her out for two hours, box for one more, on at every turn. He’s also a steadfast and walk home. With gyms shut cheerleader for his grandchildren and down, Ozzie has kept his activity up prioritizes traveling to support their by walking eight to ten miles daily.

As a twenty-one-year volunteer sporting events and other activities.

“Being a grandparent is a pleasure,” with Spirited Athletes Bold at he says.

Heart (SABAH), an organization Ozzie’s advice to the 60-plus committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, there was community: “Always have a sense of no question for Ozzie that he would humor, take everything day by day, keep ahead of the program, and you’ll continue doing what he loved. On top of his personal exercise regiment, be alright.” FY

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GETAWAYS

Vacation planning The joy of anticipation

BY JENNIFER MERRICK

Lake Pukaki, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, is one of the filming locations from The Lord of the Rings films.

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ooking forward to things is half the pleasure of them,” opines a romantic red-headed orphan in the classic children’s story, Anne of Green Gables.

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Researchers have proven her right, concluding that planning a trip can often bring us more joy than the holiday itself. A Dutch study showed a significant increase in happiness levels among those who had vacation plans.

Interestingly enough, it also found that people who’d returned from a trip were not any happier than those who had stayed home.

So how can we make the most of this anticipatory joy? We can start by spending more time and finding more creative ways of preparing for our travels. Here are our suggestions:

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Watch where you’re going Television and movies have always inspired our vacation choices. I was so seduced by the sultry palm trees and ocean beaches of the Florida Keys while watching the Netflix series, Bloodline, that I drove twenty-four hours to see them for myself. When Lord of the Rings audiences realized that the snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys of the fictional Middle-earth were in the very real New Zealand, many fans hopped on planes to see these landscapes for themselves,

resulting in a forty percent increase in the country’s visitation. Croatia saw a 120 percent tourist interest increase when Game of Thrones began filming in the Baltic nation.

Almost every popular destination is the setting of a movie or TV series, so once you’ve decided on your next destination, grab some popcorn, watch, and dream while you wait.

Research a recipe Taste a new destination by trying out a dish or recipe. Food and culture are intertwined, so discovering a locale’s flavors can provide glimpses of its culture and traditions.

Thinking about traveling to Quebec? Why not try your hand at a tourtière (a traditional meat pie that has century-old roots in the province)?

Is a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast on your bucket list? Buy an illustrated cookbook that spotlights the region’s rich classic recipes and fresh produce.

Watch YouTube videos or even take a cooking class, and you’ll be salivating to go to your destination of choice as you savor each morsel of “research.”

Learn the lingo Taking the time to learn a few words of a country’s language goes a long way to ingratiating yourself with locals and enriching your experience. Even if you’re headed to to an English-speaking destination, it’s fun to discover the region’s verbal idiosyncrasies.

In Scotland, for instance, you’ll be able to “keep the heid” (stay calm) if you understand that “ah dinnae ken” means “I don’t know” and “dinnae fash yersel” means “don’t worry.” In

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I’m certain you’ll agree with the heroine (and researchers) about how much pleasure can come from anticipation. FY Jennifer Merrick is an award-winning freelance writer, photographer, and avid traveler based in Toronto.

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Canada, ask for a “double, double” (two creams, two sugars) at the ubiquitous Tim Horton’s coffee shops, and pay for it with a “toonie” (a twodollar coin) or two loonies (one-dollar coins). Even in North America, we all have our own lingo: if you’re going to Alabama, learn when to use “Roll tide,” a phrase that unites all Crimson Tide fans.

Listen to the rhythm Music is a window into a culture’s heart and soul. Curate a playlist with songs from a location’s iconic singers or tune in to a local radio station.

On one impressive website (www. driveandlisten.herokuapp.com), you can take a virtual drive through some of the world’s greatest cities, including Paris, Rome, Dublin, San Francisco, Tokyo, and St. Petersburg while listening to a local radio station.

Whether it’s enjoying the island calypso music of Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans’ jazz, or Ireland’s folk music, researching a destination’s music scene will have your toe-tapping feet itching to go.

Read all about it Guidebooks and Internet research are serviceable choices when it comes to planning an itinerary, but there’s nothing like a well-written fiction

book to capture a palpable sense of place. Planning a trip to Savannah, Georgia? Reading Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil will have you ready to meander cobble-stoned squares shaded by atmospheric Spanish moss of the city’s magnificent oaks. If

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BEING WELL

The health benefits of chia seeds

BY CATHERINE STACK

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f when you hear the name “chia,” your mind immediately jumps to the sprouts in fad figurines that have somehow been around since the 80s, then you’re in for a treat when you learn what this plant really has to offer. Over the past decade, this ancient seed has gained popularity for its nutritional and medicinal value. Chia seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, making them a great addition to a healthy diet. used medicinally to stimulate saliva High quality protein. Chia seeds It’s said that one tablespoon of chia can Incorporating sufficient amounts contain about twenty percent protein, of essential fatty acids (EFAs) into and relieve joint pain. Chia also played sustain a person for twenty-four hours, a role in Aztec religious ceremonies, and athletes claim that chia seeds help a higher percentage than other grains, your daily diet can be a challenge, leading to its ban in the wake of the sustain longer periods of optimal like wheat and rice. Chia seeds also but it’s one worth taking on—EFAs contain strontium, which helps performance. support our immune, cardiovascular, Spanish conquest, and subsequent fall assimilate protein and produce high nervous, and reproductive systems. from status as one of Mexico’s major Anti-inflammatory properties. crops. Today, however, commercial energy.

EFAs like omega-3 and omega-6 can’t A number of arthritic chia seed Antioxidants, fiber, and other be synthesized by our bodies, so it’s production is increasing. You can find consumers report reduced pain chia seeds online, in health food stores, nutrients. Chia seeds are an excellent important to obtain them through and inflammation after a few source of antioxidants, containing foods like fish, shellfish, flax seeds, or at your local supermarket. weeks of regular intake. The high even greater amounts than fresh leafy green vegetables, walnuts, and— In addition to reducing blood pressure concentration of omega-3 helps that’s right—chia seeds. and supporting heart health, chia seeds lubricate joints and keep them supple. blueberries. (The antioxidant levels My introduction to this intriguing offer other substantial benefits.

Additionally, omega-3s are converted also keep the oils from going rancid – seed came years ago when a friend into prostaglandins, which have both contributing to long shelf life.) Besides Blood sugar stabilization. brought me some chia seed chocolate Chia seeds slow down digestion pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory EFAs, chia seeds provide fiber, iron, calcium, niacin, magnesium, zinc and pudding from a local health food effects. and assimilation rate of complex store. This delicious, tapioca-texture carbohydrates. The soluble fiber helps to Weight loss. Chia seeds’ EFAs help phosphorus. Two tablespoons of chia are equal to seven grams of fiber, two pudding was accompanied by a stabilize blood glucose levels, resulting boost metabolism and promote lean grams of protein, 205 milligrams of pamphlet touting its many health in steady, sustained energy. In a study muscle mass. Chia seeds can be added benefits. Curious, I explored further. with diabetic patients, Dr. Vladamir to food to provide bulk and nutrients calcium, and five grams of omega-3!

Brain power. EFAs are known to I learned that chia is a member of Vuksan (St. Michael’s Hospital in without adding a high number of the mint family with highly nutritious Toronto) found that after three months calories, making them useful in weight make cell membranes more flexible and productive, which increases nutrient seeds (either black or white). Originally of daily chia seed intake, patients’ blood loss and maintenance. availability and nerve transmission grown in Mexico and the Southwest pressure was lower, their blood thinner, Detoxification and elimination. between 1500 and 910 B.C., chia and less prone to clotting.

Similar to psyllium (another plant- efficiency, thus improving brain function (including memory and seeds served many purposes in Aztec Energy. “Chia” comes from the based fiber), chia’s swelling action concentration). and Mayan life. A dietary staple, Aztec Mayan language, meaning “strength.” helps cleanse and soothe the colon.

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