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Special Events

June 3-4 Spring Garden Tour

"Gardening with a Southern Accent"

Explore a select and rarely seen group of Atlanta's most inspiring gardens. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the inventive gardeners who created them.

GPPA membership ($30) is required for this event.

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in the Georgia Perennial Plant Association.

The Garden of Terry Waith & Jane Whiteman

Sun-loving perennials at the entry transition to a private retreat of woodland plants at the rear of this suburban garden. Garden structures add destinations underneath mature oak trees. Lovingly tended over 20 years.

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The Garden of Alice & Don Williams

OPEN SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ONLY

A gravel entry drive through a woodland leads to the walled entry garden. Roses, shrubs and ornamental trees provide structure for perennials throughout. Camellias, roses, kerria and daylilies provide a southern charm.

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The Garden of Owen Halpern & Larry Pritchard

“Hidecote Cottage” is the former garden of author Anne Rivers Siddons. In the cottage she wrote her 5th book, PEACHTREE ROAD, called by her friend, Pat Conroy, "the Southern novel for our generation." Features include a pool, stream and young perennials amongst the mature shrubs and woodland trees.

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The Garden of Keith & Karen Summerour

The front garden is formal and is filled with structure from evergreen plantings. On the side and rear, hedges enclose garden rooms and provide privacy from the street. Paths lead through shaded areas and connect to planting beds of herbaceous perennials.

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The Garden of Ann Dibble

Walls and fences enclose an entry garden composed of formally arranged beds. Plantings of foxglove and annuals peak in spring. The rear garden has paths through woodland plantings leading to a hidden pond.

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The Garden of Toby Merlin & Jim Little

A contemporary house, in the Frank Lloyd Wright style. The garden living spaces are close to the house and provide shelter from the sun. The garden, designed by Kathy Montgomery, includes: patio, koi pond, fountain, pots and planters. The main border contains hydrangeas and shade perennials and groundcovers. The lot next door was recently purchased with plans for the garden extension.

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The Garden of Pat & Ted Plomgren

The Plomgren garden was started in 1988 with the help of the late garden designer Dan Franklin, who planned two separate areas in the rear divided by a stone retaining wall. The garden features arbors, a rustic “Southern” Garden House, greenhouse as backdrops for the roses, shrubs, and sun and shade perennials.

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Historic Oakland Cemetery

Oakland began in 1850 as a six-acre cemetery and exemplifies the 19th Century movement of the “rural garden” cemetery, when cemeteries were intended to be used as parks. In the Victorian spirit, the garden cemetery features winding paths, large shade trees, flowers, shrubs, and appealing vistas. Oakland is the place to see magnificent oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, antique roses, butterfly and perennial gardens. Ticket holders may waive the normal fee for the walking tours offered this weekend. “Sights, Symbols & Stories of Oakland” will be offered at 10:00 and 2:00 on Saturday and 2:00 on Sunday. Twilight tours are offered at 6:30 with “Pioneers of Atlanta: The First 20 Years” offered on Saturday and “The Women of Oakland” on Sunday. Visit www.oaklandcemetery.com for details.

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The Garden of Brenda & Gerald Lyle

This southern lady and gentlemen’s garden includes gardens for sun and shade around the house, garden houses and swimming pool. A wooded glen contains authentic log cabins circa 1820 lovingly moved and rebuilt on the site. The collection of garden rooms is a collaborative effort over many years between the Lyles and garden designer Kathy Montgomery. Charming antique garden art is displayed throughout. Worth the easy drive and “Not to be missed!”

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The Garden of Toni & Judy Wright

OPEN SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ONLY

This small suburban garden has focal display areas for conifers, bog garden, hydrangeas and Japanese maples. Trellises provide cool refuge from the Southern sun and shelter Toni’s incredible miniature hosta collection, all labeled…..take a pen and paper!

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