If you’ve ever dreamed of walking through a private garden filled with vibrant flowers, trial crops, and historic charm, mark your calendar. The 2025 Annual Burpee Open is happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -and it’s the only day of the year when the public is invited to explore Burpee’s beautiful Fordhook Farm in Bucks County, PA.
This enchanting property, owned by one of America’s most iconic garden brands, Burpee, dates back to 1888 and is steeped in horticultural history.
The Burpee Open offers self-guided tours, live music, expert talks, and family-friendly fun.
Moreover, it’s just a short drive from Philadelphia.
The Burpee Open is all about showing you things that you’ve never seen before and making you feel things that you’ve never felt,” says George Ball, Burpee Chairman.
🌸 What makes the Burpee Open so special?
Fordhook Farm isn’t open to the public any other day of the year, making the Burpee Open a truly rare opportunity. Guests can explore lush trial gardens, see new plant varities, and get up close with the Burpee horticulture team.
Whether you’re a gardening expert or just love a good day trip, the gardens promise something magical.
🌷 What can you expect?
In addition to wandering through beautifully curated garden beds, attendees can enjoy:
- food trucks and local eats
- live music and performances
- guest speakers, including plant breeders, authors, and garden designers
- shopping from The Burpee Garden Shop and Bucks County Flower Collective
- Kids’ activities, like flower arrangements and a scavenger hunt
Indeed, this is more than a garden stroll. It’s a full-day experience around beauty, education, and celebration.
🌻 The history behind Burpee and Fordhook Farm
Purchased in 1888 by founder W. Atlee Burpee, Fordhook Farm is where many of Burpee’s legendary flowers, vegetables, and herbs are bred, tested, and refined.
The brand is know for introducing breakthrough varieties and setting high standards in American gardening.
At the Burpee Open, you can see our beautiful botanical garden through many different lenses,” says George Ball. “You can see it through the lens of a family and its history. You can see it through the lens of horticulture and American history. And you can see it through the lens of a great gardening company.
🪻 Tips for visiting the 2025 Burpee Open
- 🕘 arrive early to beat the crowds and enjoy cooler morning weather
- 👟 wear comfortable shoes — the farm includes gravel paths, grassy areas, and garden trails
- 🧴 bring sunscreen and a hat — most of the event is outdoors with limited shade
- 📸 bring a camera or phone — the flower beds and historic buildings are incredibly photogenic
- 💵 bring cash/card for vendors — local businesses and Burpee’s shop will have items for sale
- 🚗 parking is available on-site but can fill up fast (carpool if you can)
🪷 Map & location info
Fordhook Farm is located in the beautiful Bucks County, just a one-hour drive north from Philadelphia, making it an ideal day trip for families, garden lovers, and anyone looking for a peaceful outdoor escape.
📍 Fordhook Farm – Burpee Gardens 105 New Britain Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
📅 When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
🌸 Cost: Free, but RSVP recommended
For more information or to RSVP, visit here.