“I tell everyone I meet what a world-class garden city Buffalo is,” boasts Lee. “Beautification truly feels like a community project, and I don’t think that I have experienced that type of commitment in any other major U.S. city. What a special place, with special people, who have curated the most special gardens.” — Abra Lee, Horticulturist, Historian and Author; Atlanta, GA
Read MoreThrough her company, Get Fokus'd Productions, she has collaborated with Gardens Buffalo Niagara to produce stellar videos blending stunning visuals with insightful narratives that bring the East Side Garden Walk to life.
Read MoreThank you to all the gardeners, volunteers, sponsors, and visitors in 2023. Enjoy this video created for you by the East Side Garden Walk and Get Fokus'd Productions. “Walk with us on the east side of our dreams pull up the weeds that suffocate growth and watch us spring forth…”
Read MoreTips, tricks, and hints on how to get the most out of visiting America’s largest garden tour, with 60,000-70,000 other garden fans from around the U.S, Canada, and beyond.
Read MoreA personal memory of a garden from a distant past, which no longer exists, but continues to grow in a different way. A small but significant moment of beauty and kindness from the past turns into something that nurtures future.
Read MoreAre you a gardener on Garden Walk Buffalo, East Side Garden Walk, Open Gardens WNY, or any of the other 14-16 garden tours in the region? Do you want to encourage more visitors to your garden? Do you help organize a garden tour in WNY? We want to hear from you!
Read MoreIn the summer of 2012, my husband, Ben came to me with an odd-looking drawing he had sketched. I said, “That’s interesting...what is it?” He excitedly replied, “It’s a waterfall and I’m going to build it for you on the front lawn, and it’s going to have multiple tiers so that you can plant flowers around it.” Though I appreciated his enthusiasm, I was well aware that his ADD often prevented him from seeing projects through to completion. I smiled and politely said, “That's sweet of you, honey.” Before I knew it, four pallets of flagstone were delivered to the curb in front of our home on Norwood Avenue.
Read MoreUsing nature as a force for healing is an ancient practice well-suited for modern, community-led projects. It offers affordable, tangible ways to improve quality of life for those suffering from an array of issues, including poverty, violence and inadequate healthcare.
Read MoreMural artist Chris Piontkowski shared the meaning and inspiration behind the murals at the Market Square Garden in Black Rock, where Gardens Buffalo Niagara (GBN) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the invitation of BRRAlliance’s. During the ceremony, GBN received recognition from Buffalo City Common Council for the Marvin Lunenfeld Beautification Grants. In addition, GBN has a new set of officers along with the board of directors after the October annual board meeting.
Read MoreGardens Buffalo Niagara commemorated the end of the season with its annual Thank You Party on October 16, 2022. Together, the community of gardeners glanced back at another wonderful season and celebrated the community built by sharing our gardens. Incoming president, Laurie Ousley, recalled our growth and achievement with the events throughout the year.
Read MoreUrban Farm Day returned on August 27th, 2022 for its second year. As we hoped, it has become an annual habit, to visit and support urban farms, community gardens and more, to reconnect with where our food comes from, and maybe to be inspired to find your own passion to create a garden plot.
Read MoreMany of the urban farms and market gardens featured on our Urban Farm Day offer their produce for sale at farm stands and farmers market through October. Check the following list for their location and hour information.
Read More2022 GBN Newsletter, with our event calendar of the season.
Read MoreAnn Blinston (1935-2020), a remarkable woman born and raised in Hamburg, New York, has forged a path that we hope many others will follow. A generous gift from Ann’s estate is the latest bequest to Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s Living Gardens Legacy Society.
Read MoreAs a part of this mission, GBN hosts Garden Walk Buffalo, East Side Garden Walk, Open Gardens, Urban Farm Day, and other events that showcase the knowledge and creativity of gardeners. These events and the activity surrounding them reshape Buffalo’s national perception, while stabilizing home values, reducing crime, increasing community health, and positively impacting the region’s ecology. And we need your help!
Read MoreWelcome to the first year of what we’re calling Urban Farm Day! We hope it becomes an annual habit, visiting area farm gardens, reconnecting with where our food comes from, maybe becoming inspired to create your own garden plot.
Read MoreMurals have been popping up all over Buffalo – like good weeds! Many are nature- or garden-inspired murals. Here are some of which I have photos. Other murals do have flowers or plants in them, but these feature them prominently.
Read MoreYou can embellish nearly any outdoor space with curtains – a gazebo, deck, pool area, pergola, balcony, porch, hot tub, or any quiet spot in the backyard that needs some design-y classic stripes, a bohemian vibe, rustic gingham, hippie tie-dye, billowy beach-like shears, spicy Tuscan designs, lacy and feminine, shabby chic, or elegant solid panels – anything that compliments your outdoor room theme.
Read MoreFollow us as we update our video collections, photo galleries, social media posts and gardening resources
Read MoreIf there’s one lesson we gardeners can take to heart during this summer of sharing from a distance, it’s that nothing we grow can be taken for granted.
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