CURRENT YEAR’S OPEN GARDENS GUIDE REQUIRED| SCHEDULE VARIES EACH YEAR | SELF-GUIDED

Nearly 100 exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara on Thursdays and Fridays, for select hours, in July. 

DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, make sure to find current year guide book.

HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not enter a garden without a sign.

GUIDES: Open Gardens guides must now be picked up in person at participating garden centers, as our online store is closed for the season. We can no longer guarantee delivery in time for your visit—thank you for understanding!

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Attention garden enthusiasts! Grab your "Tours of Open Gardens Guide" and prepare for the ultimate summer adventure. Garden touring has become the perfect escape for those seeking tranquil, beautiful days outdoors.

These horticultural sanctuaries offer stunning visual displays without the crowds, and you'll find passionate gardeners ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. The featured gardens are wonderfully spacious, spanning across Erie and Niagara counties, with each garden opening its gates at least three times throughout July.

We've designed this guide with your convenience in mind. Inside, you'll discover detailed maps of all garden locations, comprehensive opening schedules, and rich descriptions highlighting special features, plant collections, and gorgeous photographs. With six dedicated days available throughout the month, you'll have ample opportunity to visit (or return to) these botanical treasures.

Changes and updates to the 2025 Open Gardens Guide:

• Page 15: Garden #3: CLOSED Three Pines, Barb & Ted Schwabel’s garden on Serpentine Dr, Orchard Park will not be on Open Gardens this year. Please do not enter gardens without an Open Gardens lawn sign.

• Page 35: Garden #44: CLOSED Jardin de Jen on Garden Parkway, Williamsville will not be on Open Gardens this year. Please do not enter gardens without an Open Gardens lawn sign.

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Please note: Open Gardens guides must now be picked up in person at participating garden centers, as our online store is closed for the season. We can no longer guarantee delivery in time for your visit—thank you for understanding!

BUFFALO

• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue

• Put A Plant On It 715 Elmwood Avenue

• Urban Roots 428 Rhode Island St,

  
  
  

NORTHTOWNS

• Badding Farm Market 10820 Transit Rd, East Amherst

• Lavocat’s Family Greenhouses & Nursery 8441 County Rd, East Amherst

• Mischler's Florist and Greenhouses 118 S Forest Rd, Williamsville

• Northtown Garden Center 2121 Sheridan Dr, Kenmore

  
  
  

SOUTHTOWNS

• Gullo’s Garden Center 4767 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg

• Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy, Eden

• Johnson’s Nursery 11753 Big Tree Rd, East Aurora

• Lockwood’s Greenhouses & Farm 4484 Clark St, Hamburg

• Masterson’s Garden Center 725 Olean Rd, East Aurora

• Seneca Greenhouse 2250 Transit Rd, West Seneca

NIAGARA COUNTY

• Wayside Nursery 8962 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls