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🌱 Which plants actually thrive in Gates’ shadiest, soggiest backyards?
Gates, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Gates! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which plants actually thrive in Gates’ shadiest, soggiest backyards?
Also on today's calendar: BARRE - Rochester, NY 2026 and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
- Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From the Ground Up: Addressing garden problems (13wham.com) — Gardeners in Gates can pick up practical tips from a local TV segment filmed at The Garden Factory, focusing on plants for shade, wet spots, and deer-prone yards. The weekly “From the Ground Up” show on Fox Rochester also previews an upcoming episode on using mulch for weed control and summer garden prep. 
📸 Around Gates
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Upcoming Events in
Gates
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★ Featured events ★
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Parade The Musical →
Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St, Rochester
7:30 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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BARRE - Rochester, NY 2026 →
Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester
9:00 am -
Going for Baroque →
Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave, Rochester
3:00 pm -
GROUP CYCLE - Rochester, NY 2026 →
Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester
5:45 pm -
Magic the Gathering Game Night
Chili Public Library, Barbara Ireland Community Room, Chili
6:00 pm
Sunday May 24
Thursday May 28
Monday June 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Track & Field:Girls Varsity vs Batavia,Brighton,Brockport Central
Canandaigua Academy
10:00 am -
Crafturday: Creating Momigami (paper becomes faux fabric) →
Two Flippin' Friends, 7 Upton St, Hilton
10:00 am -
CRAFTURDAY CLASSES - Creating Momigami (paper becomes faux fabric) →
Two Flippin' Friends, 7 Upton St Suite L3, Hilton
10:00 am -
Track & Field:Boys Varsity vs Batavia,Brighton,Brockport Central\
Canandaigua Academy
10:00 am -
Teen Writing Club →
Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester
1:00 pm -
Margarita & Mimosa Fest III Bitter Honey - Ziggys - Secret Garden →
Bitter Honey, 127 Railroad St, Rochester
1:00 pm -
May 23, 2026 Yin Yoga and Sound Bath →
Lion and Lamb Fitness, 370 Elmridge Center Dr, Rochester
1:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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🗞 Nearby News
Rochester
- Memorial Day Travel Expected to Surge as Rochester Area Prepares for Busy Holiday Weekend (minorityreporter.net)
- URochester Medicine Home Healthcare earns statewide innovation award for hospice care (rbj.net)
- Behind the Curtain: Rochester's ‘Chef Cuso' shares small business journey through Zelle partnership (rochesterfirst.com)
Chili
- Six state-ranked teams headline Section V flag football finals (democratandchronicle.com)
Ok Gates! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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