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.


 
 

Artists in Gardens

Experience where art and gardens grow together with Artists in Gardens, a celebration of local talent blooming alongside Buffalo Niagara’s most beautiful gardens. Throughout the season, 25 visual artists will create live art in gardens across Alden, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, East Aurora, Eden, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lockport, Tonawanda, West Falls, West Seneca, and Williamsville. Artists will be in Open Gardens on Thursday July 24 and Friday July 25. Learn more.

 
 

Thursday July 24 - Artists Schedule

Artist: Bianca L. McGraw | 3pm-6pm

Location: Annabelle Irey & Jim Locke’s Garden at 75 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo

Artist: Emma Stanton | 12-7pm

Location: Our Never-Ending Journey Garden at 8543 Howard Dr, Williamsville 

Artist: Faith Quinn | 4pm-8pm

Location: Park View Gardens at 324 Mill St, Williamsville

Artist: Ezra Lewonka | 4pm-7pm

Location: PJ & Mj’s “Good Enough” Garden at 8 Saddle Brook Ct, Orchard Park

Artist: Kelly Schnurr | 12pm-3pm

Location: Jackie Adams Garden at 10991 Partridge Rd, Holland

 

Artist: Ruby Merritt | 2pm-6pm

Location: Karen Deutschlander’s Garden at 36 Stephens Ct, Lancaster

Artist: Madeline Bartley | 12pm - 3pm

Location: Fernshaw Garden at 2820 Kulp Rd, Eden

Friday July 25 - Artists Schedule

Artist: Bianca L. McGraw| 11am-2pm

Location: Pine Ridge Garden at 6346 Ward Rd, Orchard Park

Artist: Emma Stanton | 10am-4pm

Location: Lonesome Oak Gardens at 5390 Ernest Rd, Lockport

Artist: Helen Beckley-Forest | 4pm-7pm

Location: The Gifted Garden at 110 Briggswood Dr

 
 

Get Your 2025 Open Gardens Guide!

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!

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