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Garden art: When good gardens go great

Story and photos by Jim Charlier Does your garden need art? There are many world-class gardens, and gardens on local tours, with no garden art, and they don’t seem lacking. However, here are some reasons why you may want art in your garden: Creates a focal point. Where the eyes go, the feet follow. Even if it doesn’t lead the feet, it gives a destination for your eyes. Maybe they’ll skim over areas of a garden you want skipped over!…...

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Jun 2, 2026

Gardens Buffalo Niagara's Garden Art Sale

Elevate your outdoors: The Garden Art Sale is back!

By Elizabeth Foy Ready to transform your yard from ordinary to extraordinary? Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s 15th annual Garden Art Sale, in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, is your opportunity to discover truly unique, handcrafted treasures that will make your outdoor spaces sing. Explore an incredible lineup of more than 70 vendors (including 22 new ones!) showcasing one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you are hunting for a bold, dramatic sculpture, stunning ceramics, rustic woodwork, or just a touch of…

Jun 2, 2026

Amazing week: Open Gardens begin, 8 garden walks & Conservation Day!

by Connie Oswald Stofko You won’t find this much gardening joy packed into one week anywhere else in North America! The only problem: there’s so much happening, you can’t see it all. But don’t worry. The parts that you do see will be amazing! Open Gardens Nearly 100 remarkable, private gardens will again be open to the public during Open Gardens. Visitors are allowed only at select times on Thursdays and Fridays in July. That creates a serene, uncrowded garden…...

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Jul 8, 2025

Artwork sought for Garden Walk Buffalo; deadline is Jan. 31

Garden Walk Buffalo is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2024 event, its 30th anniversary. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Entries are due Wednesday, January 31. Here are the submission guidelines: Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART ENTRY in the subject line. If possible, zip your files or use a service like wetransfer. See past posters here. See more information…...

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Dec 19, 2023

Art sought for Garden Walk Buffalo; deadline is Jan. 31

Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2023 event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 29 & 30. Entries are due Tuesday, January 31. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S., Canada and abroad. Submission guidelines: Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART ENTRY in the…...

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Jan 17, 2023