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Gibbs Gardens Field Trip – May 2, 2012
Gibbs Gardens opened to the public for the first time on March 1, 2012. The Garden is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The Gibbs family has creatively planned and developed more than 220 acres of gardens that include 16 garden venues in the Manor House Gardens and the Valley Gardens. GCMGA members and guests enjoyed a full day of experiencing the “harmony of nature.” We took in the Manor House Gardens with seasonal floral displays, Rose Arbor, Woodland Shade Gardens and Nature Canopy Walk. After lunch, we also toured the Valley Gardens featuring Japanese Gardens, Monet Waterlily Gardens, Grandchildren’s Sculpture Gardens, Rose Gardens, Fernery, Pleasance, Daylily and Bride’s All White Garden. Mr. Gibbs spoke to our group and provided information on his research and travels that inspired his development of a “world class” garden. Information obtained has added to your knowledge of landscape design and provides…
2012 Garden Tour Information
2012 Garden Tour & Plant Sale Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Proceeds from the garden tour and plant sale benefit the community projects of the Gwinnett Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be available at each site to answer your questions and handle ticket. Plants will be available for purchase at one of the gardens. The location will be announced closer to tour day. Please check our website for the location. General Information: Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the three private gardens. Tickets purchased on tour day are $20. Tickets will not be available at Harvest Farm or Parsons Elementary School. Please check our website before you begin the tour for any new garden tour information or possible changes. No strollers in the gardens. Parents must hold their children’s hands. No pets are…