Garden Days Returns to Old Westbury Gardens

Garden Days Returns to Old Westbury Gardens with a Bold Celebration of Plants, Gardens, Nature and Music!

The four-day event runs from May 15 through May 18

By Tom Nothel

Garden lovers, green thumbs, and spring seekers—mark your calendars! Old Westbury Gardens’ beloved Garden Days returns May 15–18 for four vibrant days filled with plants, programs, and purpose—highlighted by the much-anticipated Plant Sale Preview Party on Friday evening.

On Friday, May 16 (6–8pm), guests are invited to sip, shop, and stroll through the gardens during this exclusive first-look event, featuring live music, sweet and savory treats, and early access to a lush array of rare perennials and signature plants grown right here on Long Island.

The two-day Plant Sale runs Saturday and Sunday (May 17–18, 10am–4pm), where shoppers can select from a curated selection of garden favorites with expert guidance from the Gardens’ horticulture staff.

“We designed this event to be both enlightening and uplifting,” said Maura Brush, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Westbury Gardens. “Our goal is to celebrate the intelligence

of nature, the beauty of the garden, and the power we all have to protect them both.”

Additional Highlights Include:

“Nature’s Resiliency” Panel Discussion (Thursday, May 15, 7–8:30pm)

A free evening conversation featuring leading scientists and conservationists as they explore today’s environmental challenges—and the role the community plays in determining solutions.

Panelists:

·         Jase Bernhardt, Director of Sustainability, Hofstra University

·         Lisa Ott, President, North Shore Land Alliance

·         Ullas Pedmale, Associate Professor, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

·         Jennifer Wilson-Pines, President, North Shore Audubon Society

Guided Walk

An Off-the-Path Nature Walk (Saturday, May 17, 11am) led by Will Story of Old Westbury Gardens' horticulture staff.

A Spring Celebration Concert (Saturday, May 17, 7pm)

An enchanting evening of music presented in collaboration with Chamber Players International.

Whether you're looking to expand your garden, connect with nature, or simply take in the beauty of spring, Garden Days is your invitation to celebrate the season, the joy of gardening, and the power of community to cultivate a more beautiful and resilient world.

Proceeds from the Plant Sale support the Gardens’ horticultural and educational initiatives.

For full schedule and ticket details, visit: www.oldwestburygardens.org/2025-garden-days