The 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Garden Walk was this past weekend. More than 400 gardens are now on the self-guided, free walking tour in Buffalo. It is a city of splendid Victorian architecture with Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks.
Even in its first year in 1993 there were 29 gardens. In 2019, Park Meadow and Parkside neighbourhoods joined the Walk to reach the over-400 mark. This year's highlight is a book about the gardens. Buffalo Style Gardens is authored by Sally Cunningham and Jim Charlier. Sally is a garden writer and broadcaster. Jim is one of the main Buffalo Garden Walk ambassadors. He is the owner of the Harry Potter themed garden - a memorable house and garden. He claims that he does not love his tool shed more than his daughter.
This year I got to see the Buffalo and Erie Conservatory. It is a massive structure designed by Lord & Burnham. It is considered one of their greatest accomplishments.
Our pictures show the diversity of Buffalo's garden architecture and style. The great dome of the conservatory is followed by one of the Summer Street cottage gardens.
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