2011 Events

Nursery opens for the season
April 15 at 10:00 am
See what's new in the nursery...

Mother's Day
May 8 at 10:00 am
Join us for our opening day in the gardens! All moms get in free! Bring your lunch & the whole family! Enjoy the spring bulbs! Come see what's new! Photos

Talk a walk in the garden with Richard & Belva
June 14 at 7:00 pm
Join Richard and Belva with a cold refreshment and stroll in the garden to see what's new. Enjoy the opportunity to ask them questions and hear their stories about this awesome collection of plants and trees. Light refreshments served. Tour will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

6th Annual Fairy & Wizards Festival
Postponed until July 23 at 10 am (due to flooding)
This is the one day of the year that garden fairies can be seen with the naked eye! There are fun and festivities for the whole family. Dress as your favorite Fairy, Gnome, Elf or wizard. Vendors, Activities for the kids, Music, Great food by Chili O'Brien's, Parades! Meet the Fairy Godmothers, and the Tooth Fairy, Storyteller Fairy and the Troll that lives under the bridge. If you want a way to lift your spirits — come on down! You'll smile till your face hurts. Photos

Talk a walk in the garden with Richard & Belva
July 12 at 7:00 pm
Take a leisurely stroll through the garden with Richard and Belva to see what is new for the season. Enjoy the opportunity to ask them questions and hear their stories about this awesome collection of plants and trees. Tour will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. Cost is $6.00 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Red Hat Day: All Red Hatter's get in for ½ price
July 14 at 10:00 am
Let us know your group is coming and we will have tables set up for your picnic.

High Tea in the Garden
July 17 at 2:00 pm
A three-course tea by the creek with harp entertainment and a personal tour of the gardens. It's outstanding! Book early since we usually sell out and only have room for 40. Cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance from our gift shop or online. Photos

High Tea in the Garden
August 7 at 2:00 pm
A three-course tea by the creek with harp entertainment and a personal tour of the gardens. It's outstanding! Book early since we usually sell out and only have room for 40. Cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance from our gift shop or online. Photos

Talk a walk in the garden with Richard & Belva
August 9 at 7:00 pm
Take a leisurely stroll through the garden with Richard and Belva to see what is blooming this time of year. Light Refreshments served. Tour will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. Cost is $6.00 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

High Tea in the Garden
August 28 at 2:00 pm
A three-course tea by the creek with harp entertainment and a personal tour of the gardens. It's outstanding! Book early since we usually sell out and only have room for 40. Cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance from our gift shop or online. Photos

Gardener's Day in the Garden
Sept 10 at 12:00 pm
This is a day for gardeners to learn all kinds of things in the garden. We invite various vendors to join us and visit with our visitors about trees, seeds, flowers, herbs and how to preserve them, gardening in general and numerous gardening products. It's all about gardening! (Details/Poster)

Talk a walk in the garden with Richard & Belva
Sept 13 at 6:00 pm
This evening's walk will celebrate the incredible fall color. This is perhaps one of the most beautiful times of the year. Light Refreshments served. Tour will begin at 6:00 pm sharp. Cost is $6.00 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

3rd Annual Scarecrow Festival
Sept 25 at 10:00 am
A big bonfire and wiener roast, great music, fun or the whole family building the scarecrows (we supply the stuff or bring your own), contests, pumpkin carving, and a Big Sale in the nursery and garden shop. Last year we had over 400 scarecrows made! Photos

Christmas Events coming in 2011!