Great Lakes Region Tailgate
Sunday - July 12th
Gardens Open 10am - 5pm
General Public Welcome
Denotes member of the WNY Hosta Society
Marge Jansinski SUN ONLY
42 McParlin, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-892-5529
A small suburan lot with a variety of spring bulbs and irises. Beds of day lilies and containers of small hostas mixed with perennials, small shrubs and a variety of small alpines. Also a "fairy garden" and arbors. Flat, easy access with rock pathes throughout.
Barbara Evans SUN ONLY
67 Taverly Road, Williamsville NY 14221
716-688-5918
In front, a native sassafras tree anchors sun-loving, drought tolerant perennials and other native plants. In back, a collector’s garden of hardy geraniums, epimedium and hosta, conifers, Japanese maples and clematis. All are interspersed through mixed plantings. Containers of mini hostas and conifers showcase these little wonders. A working compost system and a variety of living mulches assist in maintaining the whole as an organic garden and in reducing water consumption. Registered as an NWF Bird-Friendly Habitat. Pondless bubbling boulder. Level, but not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Donna Kleiman SUN ONLY
4060 Towers Place, Hamburg NY 14075
The garden has a railroad as its focal point. The train runs in front of one of the ponds with a waterfall. The garden includes an extensive variety of perennials including Asiatic, oriental, and daylilies. The shade provides the perfect enviroment for 20 varieties of hosta.
Carol Abendschein SUN ONLY
3717 Bowen Road, Lancaster NY 14086
716-681-4931
A small suburban garden densely planted with over 200 named Hostas. Many species as well as rare OS and unusual sports and seedlings. Daylilies, special perennials, shrubs and woodland plants as well. Easy access.
Eagle Bay Gardens FRI -SAT- SUN
Ran Lydell
2912 Main Street, Sheridan, NY 14048
716-792-7581 or 716-366-8844 and 716-969-1688
A six acre garden including “Eagle Bay Gardens”. The gardens, ever expanding, include an extensive collection of hosta, very rare and unusual trees, conifers, maples and perennials, cactus, desert, alpine, rock gardens and a large informal lake. There is a barn from the Civil War era and the site of an historic mill. Incudes a picnic and sales area.
(Ask Ran to direct you to the Liberty Vineyards and Winery, Sheridan NY 14135)
The Hidden Gardens of Eden FRI-SAT-SUN
Marcia and Dave Sully
3954 Schintzius Rd, Eden, NY 14057
716-992-4994
The Hidden Gardens of Eden offer over a thousand names hostas and a number of unique hosta seedlings Marcia has hybridized, with new hostas constantly added. Hidden gardens are interspersed throughout the 2-acre plot, accented by a creek in a deep ravine. The garden features artistic and eclectic décor, a tropical succulent display, martagon lilies and hanging annual baskets. Sunny plots contain daylilies and specialty perennials and companion plants. Meandering stone paths, scenic overlooks and benches invite the visitor to linger.
Mike and Anita Sheehan FRI-SAT-SUN
9832 E. Holland Road, Holland, NY 14080
716-537-2544
These well-manicured, mature perennial gardens occupy a full acre in rural Holland. Exhibited are a large variety of perennials including 350 hostas, 350 or more daylilies, many heuchera, heucherela, peonies, echinacae, astilbe, daffodils and ferns. A mix of shade and dull sun allow for a variety of plantings. Various levels and variety of plants and stonework add interest throughout. Easy access with paved paths and flat grass areas.
Smug Creek Gardens FRI-SAT-SUN
Mike and Kathy Shadrack
8399 Zimmerman Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075
716-941-6167
A large rural plot with five different gardens. A terraced garden is mostly in the sun with iris, daylilies and unusual shrubs & perennials. Two shade gardens are for hosta- one on a gentle slope, the other an especially-constructed small hosta garden that includes a shade rock garden. The fourth garden is also sunny with island beds containing daylilies, lilies delphiniums and small trees. The fifth “garden” is our large deck with over 50 large potted plants. A wide, shallow creek runs through the property. Easy access but a difficult and often steep terrain.
Barb Sylvester FRI-SAT-SUN
8360 Zimmerman Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
716-941-6007
A one-acre plot intensely cultivated. The front yard contains mostly sun perennials, while the side garden is cottage style with clematis, daylilies, hydrangeas, a herb garden and a large collection of heuchera. The rear garden is mostly shade with over 250 varieties of mature hosta, a new raised bed for mini hostas and many others in troughs and containers. A variety of shaded perennials, ferns astilbes and primroses surround a large waterfall feature. Easy access.
Sue Sickels FRI-SAT-SUN
8655 Falls Road, West Falls, NY 14170
716-655-4180
Come visit our 25 acre horse farm complete with a one-acre pond stocked with mature koi. Enjoy a walk on more than two miles of groomed trails in a mature forest. A waterfall flows into another koi pond surrounded by over 500 labeled hostas. Astilbes, heucheras, daylilies and various ground covers add to the interest. Easy access.
Whits End FRI -SAT- SUN
David and Barbara Whittemore
33 Sherwood Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075
716-648-4357
A suburban lot containing collections of hosta, astilbes, clematis, daylilies and conifers. A water feature with a waterfall. Three unique garden railroads. Easy Access.
The Hosta Farm FRI -SAT- SUN (SUN closes at 4:00)
Jerry Murray
4735 Transit Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-662-9984
Display garden and sales area.
Lasting Dreams Daylilies FRI -SAT- SUN
www.LastingDreamsDaylilies.com
Carol and Anthony Haj
6425 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-648-4920
Display garden and nursery. Northern hardy, field grown daylilies. July is peak bloom season for over 1600 AHS varieites. We are NYS licensed growers and hybridizers. Shaded seating, restroom, and giftshop.
HAMBURG GARDEN WALK GARDENS
Judy Johnson SAT- SUN
71 Idlewood Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
716-649-2764
A half acre village lot. Hostas line the driveway with collections of daylilies, other perennials and herbs. A Griffiths Park sculpture. Easy access.
Nancy Klass SAT- SUN
13 Sherwood Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
716-648-6586
A garden on a small city lot. The garden was developed to encourage butterflies and bees. Contains a mixture of sun and shade plants, including 75 hostas. Easy access.
Suzanne Kovic SAT- SUN
205 Highland Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
(716)-648-2671
A narrow suburban lot in total shade. A collection of hostas plus rhododendrons, hemlocks, hydrangeas and assorted shrubs. A large redbud dominates. Includes a birdhouse collection and a large angel fountain. Easy access.
Best in June and early July.
MEMBER
SAT - SUN
Sharon Beck SAT- SUN
296 Brookwood Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075
716-997-8858
A suburban lot with a large collection of hostas and flowing beds of perennials. Topiary and whimsies throughout. Early spring bulbs. Brick pathways. Easy access.
Marg Rust SAT- SUN
71 Rosedale Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
Flagstone walled perennial bed border the yard. Central to the landscaping is a water feature with stepped falls decending from the patio level to a koi pond. A cedar pergola along the garage provides a backdrop for a raised perennial bed and support for climbing roses.
Kathleen Kelkenberg & Linda Washut SAT- SUN
175 Highland Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
The garden is on a small village coner lot with a private backyard. It is shaded in front with a variety of oak, locust, maple, sweet gum, and sour gum trees. There is a perennial garden and many container plantings. The backyard flagstone patio area includes a pondless waterfall bordered with tropical container plantings. Artwork adds an interesting accent to the garden. http://www.buffalo-niagaragardening.com/2015/06/23/hamburg/
EAST OF BUFFALO GARDENS
Hostabilities - Garden and sales
Sue Buckner
446 Middle Road, Caledonia, NY 14423
Nice Collection of conifers and ornamental trees. Lots of rare shade perennials. Hypertufa planters. Garden enthusiasts welcome by appointment, or welcome to stop in and say “hi”. Small nursery with display gardens to troll through, specializing in hosta of all sizes (large selection of mini hosta) with over 1,000 to see. Sales area. Easy access.
Jim Ecker - Garden and sales
25 Sutters Run, Rochester, NY 14624
Judy Samolis
137 Armstrong Road, Scottsville, NY 14546
Palmiters Gardens and Nursery
www.palmitersgardennursery.com
2675 Avon Geneseo Road, Avon, NY 14414
585-226-3073
Denotes member of the WNY Hosta Society