News & Updates

Recent news about the Garden Conservancy, our programs, and our preservation and education partners around the country.

The Garden Conservancy Announces Move from Garrison, NY to Greenwich, CT

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.

The Garden Conservancy Awards its Most Prestigious Honor to Two Great American Gardens

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.

Legacy Heritage Launches ‘Community Bloom Collective’ in Montgomery, AL

Explore how Consuelo Bradley is fighting food insecurity and isolation through the Legacy Heritage Community Garden Project in Montgomery, Alabama.

Remembering Pearl Fryar, Self-Taught Topiary Artist, Mentor, Horticulturist

Pearl Fryar didn't just grow a garden; he cultivated a message. Born to sharecroppers and fueled by a desire to challenge racial stereotypes, Fryar transformed a three-acre lot in Bishopville, SC, into an international destination of fluid, living sculpture. Explore the life and legacy of a man who used a hedge trimmer to spread a message of love, peace, and extraordinary creativity.

Dry Gardening: Droughts are the New Normal in Some Regions, But We Can Adapt

Forget the barren "rock and cactus" landscapes of the past. Dry gardening has evolved into a vibrant, low-maintenance art form that celebrates native prairies, exotic succulents, and the legacy of visionaries like Ruth Bancroft. Discover how to create a lush, drought-resilient oasis that thrives even in the driest conditions.

Sleepy Cat Farm: Designing a Dreamscape

Discover the enchanting journey of Sleepy Cat Farm, a 13-acre horticultural masterpiece in Greenwich, CT. From its winding woodland paths to whimsical Chinese pavilions and secret grottoes, founder Fred Landman shares his vision of creating a timeless garden designed for discovery, sharing, and the joy of the "Golden Path."

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