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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Janet Mavec and her husband, Wayne Nordberg, transformed their property in Hunterdon County, NJ, from a largely untended parcel to a thriving, creative oasis called Bird Haven Farm. For more than 20 years, they have welcomed visitors through Garden Conservancy Open Days.
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Landscape designer and Garden Conservancy board member Joseph Marek's Santa Monica sanctuary proves that even a modest 8,000-square-foot lot can contain a world of wonder. From his early childhood gardens in Alaska to his vibrant "In the Pink" autumn displays in California, Marek shares his lifelong passion for gardening and his mission to preserve these living "national treasures" for future generations.
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The Garden Conservancy is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Garden Futures Grants, awarded to small public gardens and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. each year. The program awards $145,000 to 27 organizations across the United States, spotlighting innovative and diverse gardening practices.
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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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The Garden Conservancy has awarded its prestigious Jean and John Greene Prize for Excellence in American Gardening to two historic landmarks: Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers, NY, and Filoli in Woodside, CA. Each garden will receive a $45,000 grant to fund vital restoration projects, highlighting the importance of preserving America’s most exceptional cultural and horticultural legacies.
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