This year, every Sunday afternoon from May 1 – October 31 (rain or shine) homeowners will open their yards to share their journeys to inspire you to create more nature-friendly landscapes. Some have reduced their lawns in favor of wildlife-friendly habitat, creating meadows or pollinator gardens, others have enhanced their woodlands, some have simply installed small mailbox pollinator gardens: these gardens all illustrate some steps we can take in our landscapes to offer habitat for butterflies and birds. We look forward to seeing you—don’t forget to bring a friend or neighbor! Kids are welcome too. Sorry, dogs have to stay home.
Open Gardens Sunday May 24
36 Aspetong, Bedford
Sunday May 24, 1-4 p.m.
A sunny sloping meadow and small upland woodland habitat filled with plants that provide sustenance for wildlife. More than 2,000 species have been observed in this yard, including several first records of insects in Westchester. This garden has also produced a large share of the material for the annual Westchester seed- and plant swap events. With plant propagation workshop starting at 2pm.
8 Sunset Drive, Bedford Hills
Sunday May 24, 1-4 p.m.
“English Perennial Garden”
A half acre cottage style garden where about 70% of the lawn has been replaced with herbaceous beds, featuring a wide variety of native perennials, shrubs and trees, with a focus on attracting insect and bird life. More than 50 bird species have been recorded in this oasis among suburban lawns
For an overview of the upcoming open garden days , click here >
For questions and to learn how to participate as a homeowner contact: info@healthyyards.org
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