Gorgeous day; gorgeous gardens.......what a wonderful way to spend a summer day.  Those who took advantage of this tour were treated to views of many various styles of gardens. Our local gardeners demonstrated their talents in the beautiful areas they opened to the public for viewing.

The gardens were viewed by enthusiastic garden-lovers young and old. They were open from 9:30 to 1:30. We provided the map of ten (four in one spot) gardens and you toured at your leisure. 

There was also a fantastic raffle of plants and garden things—a chance to win close to forty different prizes with little investment, including original paintings, garden themed sweaters, gift cards and dozens of plants!  

A great Thank You to all the garden hosts.

 

2011 Full Garden Tour
All photos of the gardens in one slideshow. If you want to view each individual garden, please scroll down.
 *** Also, at the end of the gardens, we have links to slideshows of photos contributed by members. If you have photos to add, please contact us.***

 

Raised Garden Full of Beds

The storybook entry garden gives way to a sweeping expanse of mature trees, mixed borders, raised beds and rock garden. Cheri challenges herself to plant interesting compositions with season-long color, but to also do so sustainably.

 

Urban Oasis Garden

Eye-catching arbors and colorful plantings, this garden provides daily pleasure for its many passers-by. A tiered fountain and pond highlight the interior, creating a soothing retreat for family and friends. Thirty-year gardener, Gustavo observes, “My garden is like a puzzle. There is always something you can add or change. It pleases me that it’s a work in progress. You never finish a garden completely.”

 

Four in One Gardens

Front Gardens punctuate this stretch of the boulevard with open invitations to stop and admire. But, it’s what’s ‘out-back’ that is truly arresting: Four unique gardens with shared views, the whole even greater than the sum of its parts.

Garden 1 - “In 1969, I sprinkled some seeds from a ‘Welcome to Wildwood’ basket. They grew and I was hooked.” Gardening in Zion for the past 20 years, Barbara has planted hundreds of perennials including ferns, astible, bleeding hearts, ajuga, spiderwort and bulbs.

Garden 2 – Helen began gardening in 1962. She credits her mother for inspiration. After 19 years at this address, her country shade garden continues to expand with daylilies, colorful shade plants, ground covers and roses. The enchanting footbridge and favorite reading spot tucked into a distant clearing beg a stroll along its winding paths.

Garden 3 - Though their home is for sale, this couple has graciously invited us to walk through the garden enjoying her link with their neighbors east and west.

Garden 4 – A desire to create a welcoming outdoor space with cottage garden appeal and ‘shabby chic’ comfort led Darlene to pick up a trowel. “I don’t consider myself a gardener, but I love flowers and fill my garden with as many as our budget allows."

 

Wasted No More Garden

From ‘wasted space’ to ‘wow’ in four short years –here’s Georgetta’s story! “I began planting flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, having fun and moving plants around. Then I realized I needed to learn about their necessities – soil, water and fertilizer. Today the garden with its water feature and bright colors reflects my personality, the vegetable garden provides much pleasure.”

 

Charming Outdoor Garden

All the ingredients for summer pleasure have been artfully combined in this charming outdoor space. With the swimming pool as centerpiece, Diane has tucked annual amid perennial to guarantee eye-pleasing color. “I love to sit on my screened porch to enjoy the view of all my flowers and smell the fragrance of the blooming trees and shrubs.”

Rolling Ravine Woodland Garden
Against a wooded backdrop of rolling ravine, this garden mixes old and new to stunning effect. Plants from Debbie’s parents and a pathway of 90-year old bricks lend patina. Debbie says, “I spend hours here. It’s so peaceful. I love mixing lots of different plants, especially the old-fashioned varieties. I like bringing cut flowers inside.”

 

Member Contributed Photos
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Click on the links below to see some of the previous tours.

2010 Gardens

2009 Gardens