Open Gardens WNY

08/17/2026

An Allentown neighborhood garden that was quite often on Open Gardens in the past...

Back to Buffalo NY and one of the gardens we visited on the first afternoon of the Fling (link to post in comments)

08/05/2026

🌿 The August issue of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com has arrived—and it's packed with inspiration!

Looking for a garden that feeds pollinators, wildlife, and the soul? Wondering how to keep your plants alive while you're on vacation? Curious what you should be doing in your garden this month?

You'll find all that—and more—in our newest issue!

🌻 Meet Eve Wackett, whose remarkable garden tells the story of her life while providing a haven for pollinators and wildlife.

✈️ Learn simple ways to *vacation-proof your garden* before you head out of town. (Paid Subscriber Content)

💚 Visit Lindsay Dzielski's joyful family garden, where gardening is as much about making memories as growing plants.

🧤 Plus, Peggy Koppmann, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, shares what you should be doing in your garden this August.

Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, practical tips, or beautiful local gardens to explore, something is waiting for you.

🌼 Click below to read the August issue!

The online magazine for gardeners in Western New York.

08/03/2026

"Perhaps the Buffalo Garden Walk's greatest achievement is the way it has reshaped perceptions of the city itself. Visitors discover tree-lined streets, beautifully restored historic homes, and remarkably friendly residents who enthusiastically share gardening tips from their front porches. The event has become an engine for neighborhood revitalization, inspiring homeowners to invest in their landscapes while strengthening community connections. Volunteer organizers also fund beautification grants that support community gardens, streetscape improvements, and neighborhood planting projects throughout Buffalo..."

Every gardener has a bucket list of gardens and garden events that they would like to visit. The Buffalo Garden Walk had been on mine for over 10 years. This July, I joined over 70 other garden lovers from 28 states and Canada in the pilgrimage to Buffalo. We were a group of garden authors, magazine

08/02/2026

07/30/2026

Explore the Graycliff gardens today for OpenGardensWNY.com, 5-8pm.

Open Gardens WNY may well be the only garden tour that includes TWO Frank Lloyd Wright homes—Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff and Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House!

07/30/2026

Join us for a magical evening of illuminated gardens as we celebrate the close of another wonderful season!

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ Self-Guided • 7:00 PM–11:00 PM
🌿 Gardens open as listed

All participating gardens are included in the guide (normally $20), but for this special end-of-season event, we're sharing the list of participating gardens for free!

📩 Send us a DM to receive the list and plan your evening adventure.

Stroll, explore, and enjoy the beauty of gardens after dark.