Fifteen years into an ambitious restoration, the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy is preparing to revive the historic Color Gardens. Situated along the Hudson River in Yonkers, New York, this multi-phase project will reclaim cascading terraces lost for decades beneath pavement and parking lots, adding a vibrant new dimension to one of America’s most spectacular public landscapes.
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The Garden Conservancy has partnered with the Wildr Places app to pilot an interactive way for visitors to take ideas home from select Open Days gardens. By scanning QR codes on-site, garden enthusiasts can access detailed plant lists, habitat features, and ecological insights to inspire their own home gardens.
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The Garden Conservancy has announced its headquarters relocation from Garrison, New York, to Greenwich, Connecticut. This strategic move aligns the non-profit organization with the historic Sleepy Cat Farm, which is slated to become its permanent future home over the next decade. The transition marks a new chapter of growth for the Conservancy's mission of national garden preservation, starting July 2026.
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Detroit is blooming as a premier garden destination! Driven by the success of the Oudolf Garden Detroit and the local community's passion, the Garden Conservancy Open Days™ program is expanding across Michigan. From Frank Lloyd Wright estates to ecological teaching gardens, discover how Detroit’s horticultural energy is fostering biodiversity and civic pride.
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Experience the rebirth of a century-old masterpiece as the meticulous $2.7 million restoration of the iconic Cascade Fountain at Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills, NJ, completes this spring. This project blends historic 17th-century Baroque inspiration with modern preservation, honoring the legacy of Peter P. Blanchard III and ensuring the garden remains a vibrant public treasure.
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Lisa Negri transformed a derelict residential lot in Denver into "SummerHome," a high-functioning xeric pocket park. Bridging her analytical background with a passion for stewardship, Negri has created an ⅛-acre sanctuary that serves as both a community gathering space and an educational model for drought-resilient landscaping.
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