If you've ever wondered what grows behind certain stone walls or iron gates but never had the opportunity to take a peek, you'll have a chance to see now that the annual Garden Conservancy's 'Open Days' program is underway.
Local gardens in this year's Open Days include beautiful ones in Brewster and Cold Spring as well as Pleasantville, Briarcliff Manor, Mount Kisco, Bedford Hills, Cold Spring, Chappaqua, Lewisboro, Cortlandt, Valhalla, Tarrytown, New Rochelle.
The first two, open May 25, are Rocky Hills—The Garden of William and Henriette Suhr and the award-winning garden of Shobha Vanchiswar and Murali Mani.
Organized by the Cold Spring-based national garden preservation organization, Open Days are designed to share good gardening ideas and open spaces to visitors that may not otherwise have a chance to see private gardens and learn from their owners. Click here for details and descriptions.
Each year, the open days program draws 75,000 to gardens nationwide, according to the conservancy's website. Open Days run through November 2 and feature several gardens in Fairfield, Putnam and Westchester counties. Gardens are included after an owner nominates themselves or is nominated by a conservancy "scout."
Check the complete schedule for details.
No advance ticket purchase or reservation are necessary—tours are self-guided and cost $5 on the day of your visit. Got kids under age 12 interested in gardening and sustainability? Bring them for free.
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