Get your garden on Open Gardens!
We believe that sharing gardens builds more vibrant and beautiful communities—and you’re invited to be part of Open Gardens!
Your garden doesn’t need to rival Versailles or Longwood, but it should reflect the care of an enthusiastic gardener. To participate, please submit your contact information and a description of what makes your garden special by August 1st each year using the form below. Our team will review submissions and reach out in August to schedule a visit and discuss the details.
TIMELINE
Application Deadline: Submit your application for a garden visit by August 1st each year.
Site Visits: Our team will conduct site visits during August.
Garden Descriptions and Photos: Need to be submitted through an online form (a link will be provided if your garden is to be on the tour) by October 15.
Guide Production: Work on the Open Garden Guide begins in November.
Printing Schedule: The guide is sent to the printer in late January.
Availability: Printed guides will be available starting mid-March at Plantasia and through the GBN online shop.
Distribution: Guides will be distributed to garden centers and shops in May.
Pre-Event Picnic: A picnic for Open Garden participants is held in June each year.
Event Dates: Open Gardens takes place on Thursdays and Fridays in July, with specific dates adjusted based on when the Fourth of July falls.