Autumn’s Colors

October 2–November 15, 2026
An old stone farmhouse with red shutters sits in the left background, fronted by yellow meadow flowers and foliage.
Carol DeGuiseppi

This fall, nature picks up her brush and paints the landscape in breathtaking hues, while masters of their craft create works that beautifully illustrate all of who we are.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of our Flower Garden Walk, the horticultural gems in the Hillside Garden, the broad sweeps of golden blooms in the Meadow Garden, and the bounty of our Ornamental Kitchen Garden. Our artists and scientists stretch their horticultural limits with Chrysanthemum Festival, starting October 16, 2026.

October 2–25, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

October 26–November 15, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday–Monday

Closed Tuesdays

Celebrate Autumn in Our Gardens

a path through trees and shrubs in brightly colored autumn hues

Fall foliage reaches its peak in October

avender orbs and spiral chrysanthemum forms along a walkway flanked by vine-covered columns

Bold colors, specialty forms, and our horticultural savvy shine

a miniature orange and black train engine pulls three coal cars on a track amid grasses, foliage, and purple flowers

Our miniature model trains rumble through a beautifully landscaped seasonal display

 

a brick 2-story farmhouse with brown roof and red shutters with field in front and trees in background, against a cloudy sky

Wander 83 acres of beauty and visit the Webb Farmhouse & Galleries

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From Our Blog

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From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum
A close-up of a deep magenta, dark red, or burgundy 'spider' or 'fujin' type chrysanthemum flower with long, curling, and tubular petals.

From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum

By Gillian Hayward and Jessica Turner-Skoff, on October 29, 2025
Stewarding Suiseki
The alt text for this image should be: A close-up, low-angle shot of a small, dark, craggy rock formation carving, resembling miniature mountains or peaks. It sits on a smooth, dark wooden stand with curved feet. The object is centered on a grey, textured table, with a blurred background of dark wooden shelving or cabinetry.

Stewarding Suiseki

By Katie Mobley with Kevin Bielicki, on October 22, 2025
25 Years of Garden Railway Wonder
A black and white photograph of a toy or model steam train engine and car running on a curved track in the foreground. In the soft-focus background, an adult woman and a young boy are smiling as they watch the train.

25 Years of Garden Railway Wonder

By Katie Testa, on October 8, 2025
Squash Season is Here
An orange squash growing on the vine in a garden.

Squash Season is Here

By Alex Correia, on September 18, 2024
A Triumphant Return
The arms of a person working with chrysanthemum blooms.

A Triumphant Return

By Kate Santos, Ph.D., on October 18, 2023

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