Plant party: Garden Walk Buffalo is almost here with more than 300 gardens

Buffalo News

By Susan Martin

Anyone who knows anything about the local gardening scene knows that the last full weekend in July is reserved for Garden Walk Buffalo.

GWB has long been called “America’s largest garden tour.” It has grown from 29 gardens in 1995 to more than 300 this year. A little prep work can make your outing even more enjoyable.

For starters, consider getting your hands on a map ahead of time. GWB, which is free and self-guided, covers a large area – from Canalside to Amherst Street (between Elmwood Avenue and Main Street), and from the Niagara River to Main Street. (GWB expanded to the Parkside neighborhood in 2019.)

You may still want to stop by one of the main headquarters to check out this year’s selection of branded merchandise, talk to volunteers, etc.