Explore eleven private gardens in Ancram, East Taghkanic, and Millerton, NY; Stockbridge, MA; and Washington, CT. No reservations required; rain or shine. Visit website for complete garden descriptions and driving directions. When: Sunday, July 25, hours vary. Where: Visitors may begin at any of the following locations: Columbia County, NY: Garden of Grant & Alice Platt, 46 Tibbet Lane, East Taghkanic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Berkshire County, MA: Garden of 1826 Pease-Lincoln House, or the Brown Garden, 17 Prospect Hill Road, both in Stockbridge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Litchfield County, CT: Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Garden of Ron & Nancy Chute, 8 Kirby Road, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m; or Orchard Terrace, 2 Old North Road, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – all in Washington. Cost: $5 per garden; children under 12 free. For More Information: See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442.