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Gardens and Public Squares on Long Island, NY

Updated July 3 2009 4:36 PM EST with 10 listings

Public Gardens (3 listings total)

LongHouse Reserve

Through its gallery, arboretum, sculpture gardens, and programs, LongHouse brings together art and nature, aesthetics and spirit, with a strong conviction that the arts are central to living wholly and creatively.
133   Hands Creek Rd.,East HamptonNY11937Tel631-329-3568
Fax: 631-329-4299; E-mail: info@longhouse.org
Website: longhouse.org

Madoo Conservancy

A few constants are evident, such as an unusual and somewhat radical pruning technique, a goodly amount of whimsy, and a bold use of color on the outdoor furnishings, which are sometimes repainted to complement nearby blooms and foliage.
618   Sagg Main Rd.,SagaponackNY11962P.O. Box 362,Tel631-537-8200
Fax: 631-537-8202; E-mail: info@madoo.org
Website: madoo.org

Montauk Daylily Garden

Daylily Hybridizer's Garden...Over 600 Daylily Varieties for sale on-site or mail-order "True Living Souvenirs" from species to the latest Montauk originals.
Tel631-668-2964
Website: montaukavalon.com

Botanical Gardens & Arboreteums (7 listings total)

Bailey Arboretum

Beautiful 42 acre former Bailey estate, circa 1930's. Many different gardens, including a Sensory Garden, especially designed for the handicapped. Open mid-April thru mid-November.
Bayville Rd.,LattingtownNY11560and Feeks Lane,Tel516-571-8020
Website: baileyarboretum.org

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

690-acre preserve, started in 1887 by Bayard Cutting, includes nature wals and flower displays; mansion-museum contains Indian art crafts and display of stuffed birds, there is food service, hiking trails and guided tours (available by reservation)
Montauk Hwy.,OakdaleNY11769Tel631-581-1002

Bridge Gardens

Bridge Gardens covers five acres. Meticulously trimmed knot garden surrounded by beds of culinary, medicinal, ornamental, and textile and dyeing herbs; a collection of 800 antique and modern roses.
36   Mitchell Lane,BridgehamptonNY11932Tel631-537-7440
Fax: 631-537-3667; E-mail: gardener@bridgegardens.org
Website: bridgegardens.org

Clark Botanic Garden

A beautiful 12 acres of rolling hills, ponds, garden after garden & programs available for children & adults. Admission to the setting is free, the garden is a division of the Town of North Hempstead Parks & Recreation Department.
193   I.U. Willets Rd.,AlbertsonNY11507Tel516-484-8600
Website: clarkbotanic.org

Hofstra Arboretum, The

HempsteadNYTel516-463-6633
Website: hofsta.com

Old Westbury Gardens

A delight for the gardener or those who just enjoy beauty. Their website also takes you on a virtual tour and gives you in depth botanical information about the plantings in the garden
71   Old Westbury Road,Old WestburyNY11568Tel516-333-0048
Website: oldwestburygardens.org

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

Planting Fields, a perfect retreat for horticulturists, history and design enthusiasts, and visitors looking for peace or state of the art gardening solutions. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is one of Long Island's premier public Arboretums and historic sites.
Planting Fields Rd.,Oyster Bay CoveNY11771Tel516-922-9200
E-mail: coehall@plantingfields.com; Website: plantingfields.com