Leonard J. Buck Garden

Leonard J. Buck Garden Leonard J. Buck Garden is a nationally recognized rock garden.The garden consists of a series of rock outcroppings and woodland gardens in a 29 acre valley

The Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States. Begun in the late 1930's, the garden has reached a breathtaking point of maturity. It consists of a series of alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre wooded stream valley. Named for Mr. Buck, who developed the garden as part of his estate, it was donated to the Somerset County Park Commission by Mrs. Helen Buck in 1976.

Summer sounds are right around the corner. Spring is fading fast and the garden is looking lush!
06/04/2026

Summer sounds are right around the corner. Spring is fading fast and the garden is looking lush!

Primula x bulleesiana (A new adition to the garden as of last year) catch them in the Primrose Swamp, and Fern Garden Sw...
05/29/2026

Primula x bulleesiana (A new adition to the garden as of last year) catch them in the Primrose Swamp, and Fern Garden Swamp.

Bloom Alert! Primula japonica are blooming throughout the garden!
05/19/2026

Bloom Alert! Primula japonica are blooming throughout the garden!

This past weekend, Leonard J. Buck Garden hosted its annual Spring Plant Sale, featuring a wide selection of unique and ...
04/29/2026

This past weekend, Leonard J. Buck Garden hosted its annual Spring Plant Sale, featuring a wide selection of unique and native perennials, ferns, woody plants, hypertufa planting troughs, and more! 🌱

Visitors had the opportunity to connect with knowledgeable staff, gaining helpful recommendations and care tips for their new plants. In total, 1,020 plants were sold throughout the weekend, providing both novice and experienced gardeners a diverse array of locally sourced plants to add to their home gardens.

Thank you to everyone who supported the sale and joined us in celebrating Earth Week!

Don't let the rain stop you! The plant sale is on Rain or Shine! We will be open at 10:00am and ready to help you pick f...
04/25/2026

Don't let the rain stop you! The plant sale is on Rain or Shine! We will be open at 10:00am and ready to help you pick from our great selection!

Happy Earth Day! We are so fortunate to tend to this little patch of Earth that we call Leonard J. Buck Garden. It may b...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! We are so fortunate to tend to this little patch of Earth that we call Leonard J. Buck Garden. It may be raining, but stop by and enjoy the flowers if you have time.

This weekend!
04/20/2026

This weekend!

We were fortunate to receive these old photographs from the Buck family. We have been going through the original black a...
04/13/2026

We were fortunate to receive these old photographs from the Buck family. We have been going through the original black and white film prints and digitizing them for preservation, eventually putting them on display inside the Visitor's Center. They are a fascinating way to see how the garden has changed over time!

The first photo depicts Leonard Buck on the Right, and the second photo is his right hand man, the landscape architect Mr. Zenon Schreiber

This Sunday! Stop by for an informative tour of the Leonard J. Buck Garden! Learn the history and plant species of this ...
04/06/2026

This Sunday! Stop by for an informative tour of the Leonard J. Buck Garden! Learn the history and plant species of this fantastic garden. Spring is our prime time! So we hope to see you here. Please register in advanced if you wish to join a tour.

So much in bloom already! Stop by to see all of the amazing spring ephemerals come to life!
03/25/2026

So much in bloom already! Stop by to see all of the amazing spring ephemerals come to life!

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11 Layton Road
Far Hills, NJ
07931

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(908) 722-1200 Ext 5621

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