A Peek into the Gardens of Buffalo
A view into the back garden of Elizabeth Licata
Last week over 70 garden bloggers landed in Buffalo for Buffa10, three days of garden tours, networking, and dining (!) with fellow bloggers. While I looked forward to the event itself, I must admit that I was somewhat skeptical about the supposed quality of the gardens we’d be touring – Buffalo always makes me think of 10-foot deep snow drifts and an industrial landscape. But I was blown away by the many incredible gardens designed and tended by the intrepid gardeners of Buffalo.
The gateway into the incredible gardens of Gordon and Brian
One of the things that, to me, makes a garden so special is the entrance into the garden. Whether it’s a solid gate that hides the garden behind it until you step through, a wrought iron gate that gives you a partial glipmse of the garden beyond, or an arbor that gives a sense of arrival without blocking the view, the garden entrance sets the stage for what’s to come. Let me take you through the gates and entranceways of a few of Buffalo’s best gardens…
A glimpse into a formal garden
The shaded entrance into a sunny garden
Cripes! Now I need a gate.
Good to meet you last week. I don’t feel as though I spent any time at all with you. Maybe next time. Glad you made the trip out here though. I know it’s no small thing to spend four days away from home, added to the cost of travel & hotel nights. I’m glad we were able to slightly shift your perceptions as to what Buffalo is all about. Skeptics are always welcome for a visit!
Jim
Loved the view of the gates – how did I miss all those great perspectives?! Good informative post.
That’s so interesting, Monica. I just went charging through all those gates eager to see the gardens beyond them! But I think that was because I was trying to stay ahead of the crowd. In a normal situation I enjoy a good garden gate.