The Weekender Extended Magazine - March 2021

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Ohio - Sweet Spring Marketplace Ohio - Country Fabrics Anniversary Ohio - Spring Shop Hop Up Close - From the Editor

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Cooking With A Purpose P. 6

Kandy Derden / Things to Do Editor New Product Reviews P. 7 Bargains P. 8 Sheeree Oney/ Places to Go Editor People to See - Hunter Hoop P. 9

Lisa Garcia/ People to See Editor Best Ideas for Home Decore P.10

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Western States P.12 Northeastern States P.23 Southeastern States P.35 Midcentral States P.45 MideasternStates

Naples Spring Home & Garden Show

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse are even ready to get out and smell all the flowers this Spring.

See Page 37 for details on the upcoming Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

Up Close: From the Editor How long has it been since you stopped long enough to smell the roses? Or any kind of fragrant flower for that matter?

This month’s issue features Spring Homes and Gardens. My initial thought was to spend time on self - improvement articles about how we can get up (and out) to work on updating our homes that we have spent the past year in. So many of us have had to forego vacations, extended weekend getaways, or any form of travel due to the pandemic that we figured you may be as tired as we are of looking at the same four walls every day.

Maybe a splash of color or a simple picture on the wall would do the trick. Or a package of flower seeds to plant along the sidewalk would be a welcome “thing to do” after this last winter weather attack.

As more than 2,000,000 monthly Google searches for ‘interior design’ are recorded, our desire for a stylish house is evidently on the rise. Obviously, staying home more than in the past, we are apt to get tired of the same colors, the same styles, the same art on the walls.

Then for me, I realized it is just as important for our readers to find a safe place to get out and simply get fresh ideas. So with that in mind, we picked out some of the best Home and Garden Shows as well as beautiful gardens to visit on your next extended weekend getaway. While there, don’t forget to stop and smell those beautiful roses / flowers.

Kathy Barnett Editor-in-Chief

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Column-Things to Do:

By Kandy Derden Things to Do Editor

Cooking With a Purpose I dislike dieting.

For emphasis, we could go so far as to say, I despise dieting. To truly communicate my attitude on the subject, I HATE dieting!

Who doesn’t? It’s not, I repeat, NOT any fun. Dieting has many other attributes, but fun is not one of them, especially at first. And yet, every January untold numbers of us resolve to attempt it one more time, or two, or three . . . or six.

I’ll admit I’m not much help in this department. The recipes I share with you each month are selected for ease and/or speed of preparation, convenience for transporting or appropriate visual appeal for the season. Sometimes it is for that impressive WOW factor among peers. In all honesty, it is mostly taste. Any recipes with bacon in it ALWAYS has potential.

Reality check: January is over!

(And so are most of our diets.) I enjoy a good salad once or twice a week. But in my own defense during this time of year, salad ingredients are out of season and therefore COSTLY! At least, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! (You may freely copy, borrow or steal this to use as your own excuse.)

As a result, I have fallen back upon my grandmother’s advice, “Plant lettuce on Valentine’s Day.” I know it sounds way early to begin

planting, but it worked for her.

Every year, she had fresh lettuce long before the grocery stores had any available. Now, February is over, too.

Perhaps your schedule, or something beyond your control, such as the weather, will prevent following this advice. But it’s never too early to begin planning for spring.

So for this month, my recipe selection is one which will help with the preparation for

Dieting 2021 – Phase Two. Plant three rows of peas: peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul.

Next, plant four rows of squash: squash gossip, squash indifference, squash grumbling and squash selfishness.

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Now we are ready to plant four rows of lettuce: lettuce be faithful, lettuce be kind, lettuce be patient and lettuce really love one another.

Of course no garden is complete without turnips: turnip for meetings, turnip for service and turnip to help one another.

To conclude our garden we must have thyme: thyme for each other, thyme for family and thyme for friends.

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.

This recipe is one which we can all use for any type of gathering, anywhere, anytime. We’ll call it Daily Living Salad. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow. Pass it on!!

Now there’s some dieting advice I can live with.

Product Review: Items for Travel City Bonfires Need a little escape from life’s daily activities?

Meet City Bonfires, a COVID-safe way to get a little “me” time. The brand designs portable mini bonfires you can use anywhere outdoors.

Easy to light and extinguish, simply bundle up, sit back, relax and enjoy s’mores or a glass of wine while staying warm on a cool winter’s night. The bonfires are reusable so you get many happy moments from a single can. It’s a great gift idea for city dwellers.

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Speakeasy Travel Scarf Created to help you travel safer and easier and look good while you do it. Each one is handcrafted in the USA in a family run studio! They’re made for travelers by travelers and because the only thing on your mind should be enjoying new experiences. The scarves are made to stand up to the rigors of a life on the road.

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Places to Go:

By Sheeree Oney Places to Go Editor

For the Whole Family Idaho’s First All-Season Destination Pass from Tamarack Resort

TAMARACK/PRNewswire-PRWeb - Tamarack Resort offers the first all-season-destination pass for 2021-2022. The Boundless Pass provides access to year-round recreation on the mountain, in the meadow and on Lake Cascade for the rest of this year and through winter 2022.

Benefits include: On the Mountain •Winter lift access for skiing and snowboarding, daily • Summer lift access for scenic lift rides, hiking and biking • Early winter- and summer-lift access on special dates • Discounted Indy Pass & more.

In the Village • Retail discounts • Sports School discounts • Demo ski- and snowboard-rental discounts • Ski and bike tuning discounts • Complimentary cross-country bike rentals • Early access to special event tickets & more.

In the Meadow

Winter: Nordic and fat bike trail access Summer: • Meadow trail access • Bike Park access • Yoga classes • Guided hikesOn the Lake • Complimentary stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals Boundless Passes are now on sale at the lowest prices they will

With Easter only a month away, Watson Adventures (known for live scavenger hunts around the country) launched two new Easter virtual experiences. The hunts feature a live “hunt host” connecting teams via video conferencing and computer, smartphone or tablet to navigate the 60-90 minute live game.

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be for the year.

• Family - $1,279 • Adult (30-69) - $439 • College Student - $199 • Teen (12-17) - $259 • Junior (7-11) - $169 • Senior (70+) - $249 • Child (6 & under) - $10 For more information, visit https://tamarackidaho.com/activities/passes/all-season

and queens and atop a building in Spain! - and fun questions will be asked. Suitable for children ages 10 and up, each team must include one adult.

• Great Eggspectations – This adult-oriented online Easter Egg hunt brings players to some of the world’s greatest museums, where a trail of clues will help find eggs and answer tricky questions.

Public hunts begin at $19/pp for teams of 2-6 people. For more, https://watsonadventures.com/

People to See:

By Lisa Garcia People to See Editor

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Hunter Hoop

Two years, ago I had the privilege of meeting and interviewingthis young man, an up and coming country artist. He took our magazine readers by storm. Since then, Hunter has made many changes in his life. He married his best friend, Shyanne.. He is now the proud father of, not one but, two little boys - Carter and Colt.

Since the Pandemic hit, Hunter has turned his focus on entertaining his fans online. He does, however, play live at the venues in Northcentral Ohio that are able to be open.

A special thank you goes out to all those who have followed him and The Weekender Extended for their continued following.

Hunter has a message and a couple songs just for you.

Click on the picture above to view. . .

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Go, Do, See:

Best Ideas for Home Decore ATLANTA/PRNewswire - Ballard Designs, the online retail furniture company, is introducing a new digital shopping experience in the interior design and decor space. It’s the launch of their online home furnishings LOOKBOOK. The home-fashion industry’s new, best resource for trends and inspiration, Ballard’s LOOKBOOK showcases their design experts’ favorite decorating ideas for the coming season.

Trends are highlighted by color and mood.

Beautifully designed rooms are photographed to offer inspiration for every taste and space, from classic to contemporary.

Guess what the four hot décor color trends are for Winter 2021?

• Green Refresh • Dress Blues • Better in Black • Tonal Harmony

designed the pages in our catalog for over 35 years. Now, we’re using the same technique to design our new online LOOKBOOK, so you can easily bring our best ideas into your own home.”

Each LOOKBOOK room is shoppable onEach color trend in Ballard’s LOOKBOOK is screen. The book includes decorating ideas for demonstrated by gorgeous room scenes. Help- every home space, from the entry and living ful tips explain incorporating these latest looks room to the bedroom, kitchen, laundry, and into any home décor. This easy digital experihome office. It’s clickable online catalog shopence offers new Ballard products, fabrics, paint ping, made to feel like browsing a high-end colors, rugs, lighting, and accessories. designer showroom.

“Color is always a great place to start when Ballard Designs is an omnichannel retailer decorating a home,” says Karen Mooney, offering a unique curation of home furnishings senior vice-president of brand for Ballard and decor from all periods and provenance.

Designs. “Let your palette inspire the mood We travel the world for inspiration, transand energy you want to feel. That’s how we’ve lating new trends in fashion, color and style into exclusive products shoppers won’t find anywhere else. Ballard also offers hundreds of custom options, expert design advice, and inspiration, empowering customers to unleash their inner decorator. Ballard Designs is one of the Qurate Retail Group portfolio brands, including QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Frontgate®, Garnett Hill® and Grandin Road®.

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Go, Do, See

Botanical Garden

ANCHORAGE - The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is an independent non-profit organization which opened in 1993, is open year-round, and charges admission to support its mission.

The annual Spring Garden Conference is going virtual for 2021. With the theme of Seeds for Sanity, two days of great speakers, vendors and workshops will be held from 3-8 p.m. The first class is Accessible Gardening for All- Individuals who experience barriers that limit their access to or make it challenging to enjoy gardening may wonder if there are solutions to improving their experience. AgrAbility is a USDA-funded program that helps agriculture works navigate the solutions and services available to keep them in the garden or farm. Discuss environmental considerations, planters, and adaptive tools for a more accessible garden. starting a seed library, Other classes will address Garden Maintenance, starting a seed library, cover crops, tree basics, crea-12- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ March, 2021

tive container gardens and more.

Instructors will touch on the basics – weeding and watering, and will delve into more advanced techniques such as deadheading, staking, shaping, dividing and more. You will leave this presentation with a tool kit that will help focus your maintenance efforts, leaving your gardens looking better and giving you more time to spend enjoying them!

Two days of Zoom workshops will be a lot for everyone! So the staff has some other fun entertainment intermingled between each of the speakers to give everyone a brain break!

Winter hours to visit are 10 am. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri. with entry by donation For more information or to purchase conferance tickets, visit https://www. alaskabg.org/

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum TUCSON - This 98-acre Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, and aquarium. Unlike most museums, about 85% of the experience is outdoors! It has been recognized in the past as one of the top five U.S. public gardens.

The museum showcases the Sonoran Desert region, home to over 2,000 species of plants and known as the lushest desert on Earth. One reason is its bi-seasonal rainfall: The Desert Museum’s gardens feature the Sonoran Desert’s vibrant ecosystem and represent a variety of biotic communities found within the Sonoran Desert region.

You will see 1,200 different types of plants with 56,000 individual specimens planted on the grounds.

Not only are the grounds beautiful but you’ll also see plenty of wildlife in the zoo and around the gardens.

Open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission is $24.95 ($12.95 for ages 3-12). For more information, visit www.desertmuseum.org/

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Go, Do, See:

The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, founded in 1927 and dubbed America’s Best Rose Garden by All American Rose Selection, offers more than 4,000 rose plants in 189 different varieties.

There’s a fountain, rose-studded arbors and grassy paths to guide you through.

Rolling green lawns and colorful showy blooms highlight the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, named “America’s Best Rose Garden.” Hardly a day passes when some species is not in full bloom, with more than 3,500 plantings and 189 varieties featured.

Early May is considered the peak blooming season and will bring acres of fragrant, majestic roses at arguably their most beautiful stage. San Jose’s 5 1/2–acre Municipal Rose Garden – a onetime prune orchard – is today one of the most attractive of its kind in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

Visitors to the Garden can also expect to see floribundas, which have clusters of blooms per stem; grandifloras, which are taller than hybrid-teas and feature both clusters and single bloom stems; miniature roses; climbers, a rose variety that sends out long canes, which are trained up onto the fences surrounding the Garden; and polyanthas, low growing rose shrubs with clusters of small flowers.

Open daily at 8 a.m. until a 1/2 hour after sunset, admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.sanjoseca.gov/

America’s Best Rose Garden is in San Jose

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Places to Go:

Colorado Springs Gardens COLORADO SPRINGS - The Horticultural Art Society invites the public to visit their public gardens in the city-owned Monument Valley Park near the city’s downtown area. You can view the award-winning Demonstration Garden, the Heritage Garden, the Pinetum, and the new Children’s Garden.

The gardens are maintained by volunteers under the able direction of the HAS Gardener. There’s no charge to visit the gardens. They are open to the public yearround.

at-heart was presented to the City of Colorado Springs in September, 2019.

It features a hand-wrought iron fence, pollinator hotel, raised bed with tiny plantings, a worm bed, vegetable and perennial beds.

The Pinetum, located across Monument Creek from the Heritage Garden, adjacent to Colorado College’s tennis courts, features unusual non-deciduous trees.

HAS employs a professional gardener who maintains the gardens with the help of member volunteers. Volunteer training is provided and is always welcome, whether for specific limited projects or for regularly scheduled maintenance. For more information visit https:// hasgardens.org/

The Demonstration Garden

This garden showcases selections from Plant Select and is a display garden for All-America selections. This is the location for their annual Spring Plant Sales in May, where gardeners can purchase Plant Select plants and other plants well suited for the Pikes Peak area.

This garden features: – a sensory garden, – rose beds, – perennial beds, – shade plants and shrubs, – dry woodlands area, – a gnome home, – vegetable and herb garden, and – lawn, benches and picnic tables.

The Children’s Garden

Located adjacent to the Demonstration Garden, the Children’s Garden for the young and young-

– a parterre with thyme garden decorated with Van Briggle tiles and the Lorelei Vase sculpture. The Lorelei Vase sculpture was added in September 2017. For more details, click here.

The Heritage Garden

Located at (1117 Glen Ave) approximately a block and half north of the Demonstration Garden, just south of Uintah Street and adjacent to the Historic Van Briggle Pottery. This garden features: – large lawn and an outstanding American Elm tree, – lavenders and spring bulbs, – gazebo and arbors, – rock garden, and March, 2021 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM

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Things to Do: Idaho Botanical Garden is a year-round living museum with stunning examples of natural beauty. The Garden features 14 acres of native and exotic plants and is a local favorite for calming strolls, events, picnics, and family play.

This beautiful escape from city life is a welcoming beacon and excellent spot to visit, whether you’re a Boise resident or just passing through for the weekend.

The Idaho Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and first botanical gardens in Idaho and opened its doors in the 1980s. With a stated mission of promoting horticulture, connection, and community, the Garden is a special place for Boise locals.

Lush and green with vibrant pops of color, the Garden is a tapestry of dappled sunlight and shade, vegetables and flowers, greenery and shrubs, water features and art installations.

It’s a treat for the eyes and a soothing experience for the soul to visit.

Many species of wildlife call the Garden home, and they’re a welcome sight for visitors. Rabbits, lizards, birds, snakes, insects, salamanders, frogs, tadpoles, owls, butterflies, and more critters inhabit the area, sheltering in the cool grass, trees, and ponds.

The Idaho Botanical Garden is arranged by theme, with a self-guided tour available to see the whole site. If you take your time, you could easily

spend upwards of two hours strolling through the verdant pathways before you’ve seen everything. The sheer volume of plants represented in the multiple gardens through IBG is breathtaking.

The English Garden has the formal, quaint feel of another time, with romantic climbing roses, softly-colored perennials, and a charming Summer House constructed from Table Rock sandstone.

The Rose Garden is a fragrant treat for the sense. Antique and newer roses are arranged in a traditional setting designed to complement its surroundings. The Rose Garden is one of the oldest installations at IBG and has been flourishing since 1989.

The Herb Garden is another sensory treat, featuring both well-known aromatics and some less common herbs.

The Meditation Garden is a cool, secluded retreat in the middle of the Garden, protected under the canopy of the Garden’s “forest.” Mature trees tower overhead and the Garden’s

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prized collection of 18-year-old Koi flash by in a rippling pond.

The Children’s Adventure Garden is a well-loved area, welcoming the younger visitors to engage with the natural world and experience the freedom of play. A cave, a sandpit, hollow logs, and more invite kids to explore.

The Idaho Native Plant Garden features a selection of Idaho’s diverse flora to educate visitors on the heritage of our state’s natural history.

The Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden is a step back in time and features plants that the intrepid expeditionists gathered on their journey through Idaho.

The Western Waterwise Garden educates visitors on the variety of drought-resistant plants that do well in our high desert climate, intending to encourage locals to include them in their own home gardens.

For more information, visit online at https://idahobotanicalgarden.org/

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Things to Do

Stay in the Garden

JEFFERSON CITY - What better place is there to celebrate the beginning of Spring than to spend your next extended weekend getaway in the garden. We aren’t talking about inbetween rows of peas that need weeded. No. That is for another day.

At the privately owned and ful-time operated Tizer Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, you can make reservations to stay in one of their quaint cabins located in the heart of the property. The gardens are open to the public daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., (9 p.m. Thursdays). Once the gates are closed to the public, the magic begins. You are then welcome to enjoy the gardens all on your own. Owners also live on site and if requested, may be available to give you a tour.

The time spent in our cabins will be healing and stress free. There is no wifi, TV or phone service. Come to meditate or get reacquainted with someone special or just to get lost in Mother Nature’s Beauty.

For other destinations close enough to visit, Tizer Gardens is located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National parks. It is just 18 miles south of Helena, the state capital of Montana, and is in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains.

The Rose Garden Developed in 2003 for the purpose of testing roses for Weeks Roses of California, today, the Rose Garden is home to mostly hardy Canadian roses.

Herb Garden Perennial as well as annual herbs are abundant in herb garden. Medicinal, edible and tea herbs happily intermingle with persistent hollyhocks.

Children’s Garden Supervised by blooming upside down trees and sweet dragons, you can see gnomes racing on ladybugs and hear the fairies giggling as they tend their miniature gardens. The living teepee is a great picnic spot for little ones. Always a delight for young and old.

Secret Garden Relax and enjoy for just a few moments leaving the crazy world behind. If you manage to get here in May or June you just might catch a glimpse of our incredible Himalayan Blue Poppies.

More at www.tizergardens.com/gardens.html

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Places to Go:

Old Pioneer Garden Country Inn IMLAY - If you’re searching for a way to disconnect off the grid in the core of gripping Wild West history, The Old Pioneer Garden B&B Guest Ranch is the place you need to go.

As the only services offered in the majorly cool ghost town of Unionville, guests wont be able to resist the unavoidable history that surrounds you on the grounds.

Originally constructed in 1861, the same year silver prospectors came to the area, the property has been owned and maintained by the same family since the 1970s. The B&B is comprised of the main house and farm, and several other historically renovated homes to house up to a potential of 30 guests. Operated by Mitzi and David, you’ll definitely feel transported into an elegant version of the Wild West with a farm fresh breakfast to boot.

The homey guest rooms at the Old Pioneer Garden include antique furniture and a private bathroom. Each building has a shared kitchen and dining area. Meals are prepared with ingredients grown and harvested right from the farm’s garden. A gazebo is located in the garden for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Many of the homes are original to Unionville’s

initial boom back in the 1860s, making your stay that much more authentic. One home, originally the Blacksmith’s private residence and business, and the garden at the main house was the town’s main center for produce. Luckily, all of the buildings have been masterfully restored, all while leaving the old west charm and true Nevada grit.

While there are less than two dozen people that call Unionville home, many passerby are drawn to the ghost town to get a look at a sliver of prospecting history at its finest: Mark Twain’s cabin. Like many other prospectors of the area, Samuel Clemens was drawn to the silver-rich canyon walls, lived here for a short period and moved on to bigger and better boomtowns. The cabin still stands today, just a half mile up the road from the Old Pioneer Garden B&B Guest Ranch.

For a true western getaway in a ghost town to boot, be sure to get the Old Pioneer Garden B&B Guest Ranch on the docket. It will surely be an adventure you wont soon forget.

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Things to Do: Win a Trip to

Tualatin Valley

BEAVERTON/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ Sponsored by the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA), “The Great 2021 Getaway Giveaway” includes a prize total of 2,021 hotel room nights. Sweepstakes entry ends June 15, 2021.Trips are valid from June 1 - Dec 31, 2021.

While there, be sure to visit the gardens at Jenkins Estate. Enjoy the view of the Tualatin Valley at this tranquil setting, tucked in a wooded niche crowning Cooper Mountain. Stroll through the rhododendron garden, perennial garden, rock gardens, primrose path, herb garden and rose pergola. Perennial borders, wild flower meadows and water features highlight other areas on the grounds. The grounds are open Monday through Friday and some weekends outside the summer months. Self-guided tours of

the gardens are welcome. Admission is free.

This new initiative is designed to stimulate Washington County’s hospitality industry, giving wanderlusters an opportunity to win hotel stays in Oregon’s Tualatin Valley. Participants are encouraged to come back each month to enter. Entrants may also share on social media for additional chances to win.

Entry Periods are: ● Through March 15 ● March 16 through April 15 ● April 16 through May 15 ● May 16 through June 15 Four (4) Grand Prizes ● Round-trip airfare for two ● Rental car voucher ● Four-night hotel stay ● Dinner for two at a local, independent restaurant ● A special gift

1,002 First Prizes for: ● Two-night hotel stay ● Dinner for two at a local, independent restaurant ● A special gift to complement the stay First prize winners will be responsible for travel costs and expenses associated with the acceptance and use of the prize.

No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./ D.C. (excluding FL, HI, NY, and these counties in Oregon: Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, & Washington) who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Complete rules are at tualatinvalley.org/rules. To enter, visit tualatinvalley.org/2021nights.

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Things to Do:

International Peace Gardens

SALT LAKE CITY - The International Peace Gardens is a botanical garden located in Jordan Park. Part of Utah’s history, the garden was conceived in 1939 and dedicated in 1952. It’s main purpose was to offer floral architecture and displays representing other countries.

At its zenith, the International Peace Gardens boasted special native plants brought from many lands. These included a field of Alpine Edelweiss from Switzerland, magnolia trees from China, thirty types of Swedish lilacs, English unique varieties, thousands of colors of Dutch tulips, and famous Cedars from Lebanon. Today the park is adorned with many local and colorful varieties. The remarkable feature of many embankments of flowers spelling out the names of nations is an ongoing tradition.

Watch for a list of these plants and what will be in bloom during your visit or help to replace and acquire new plants selected by the Parks and Recreation Superintendent through the flower power program The Peace Gardens currently represents the cultural diversity of twenty-six nations and encourages pleasant wandering and meditation by visitors.

Open May–September, from dawn until dusk, admission is free.

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SPECIAL EVENTS MAY: Norwegians and friends of Norway gather to celebrate the Norwegian Constitution Day each year on the Saturday following May 17. www.utah17mai. com JUNE: Swedish Midsummer Festival to celebrate the longest day of the year. Click HERE for details.

JULY: Utah chapters, Japanese American Citizens League hosted picnic for students from SLC sister city Matsumoto, Japan.

AUGUST: The Salt Lake Council of Women Annual Festival in August.

Crayfish Festival (Swedish Heritage), 6 P.M., August 27.

For more information, visit https://internationalpeacegardens.org/

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Places to Go:

Chiluly Garden and Glass Chihuly Garden and Glass, located in Seattle, features a comprehensive collection of work by artist Dale Chihuly. The Glasshouse, which is the centerpiece of the Exhibition, is a dramatic structure with an expansive 100-foot-long sculpture, one of the largest Chihuly has ever created. Designed as a community gathering space, the Glasshouse has hosted weddings, parties, musical performances, and more for guests visiting from around the world.

Recently, Chihuly Garden and Glass made significant investments to implement layers of the most effective, science-backed cleaning technologies and protocols available today, including UVC and far-UVC disinfecting lights and deep cleaning using atomized technology.

Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After teaching and later receiving a Fulbright Fellowship, he went to work at the Venini glass factory in Venice.

Upon his return to Washington, he cofounded Pilchuck Glass School, leading the development of galss as fine art. Chihuly’s lifelong fascination for glasshouses has grown into a series of exhibitions within botanical settings.

Open daily from noon to 5 p.m., learn more about Chiluly and his exhibitions at https:// www.chihulygardenandglass. com/

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Smell the Roses HARTFORD - The Helen S Kaman Rose Garden is the center of Elizabeth Park.

It is the first municipal rose garden in the United States and the third largest rose garden in the country today. Theodore Wirth began the design of the Rose Garden in September of 1903, and it opened in June, 1904.

The Rose Garden began with about 190 varieties of roses; this eventually grew to almost 1,000 by the 1950s. Today, the Conservancy oversees and manages the Rose Garden, and needs to raise over $100,000 annually for rose expertise, full-time summer gardeners, contractor services, and fertilizer, mulch, lime, and replacement roses.

There are over 15,000 rose bushes and 800 varieties of old and new roses in the garden. Featured are hybrid tea, climbers, hybrid perpetual, and

floribunda, shrub, and pillar roses, among others.

Ramblers grow on arches that radiate from the “gazebo,” or Rustic Summer House, which is covered in Virginia creeper.

The arches are in full bloom in mid-June into early July, and are just spectacular. They only bloom once. Many of the other roses

in the garden continue to bloom until the fall. The Rose Garden, the gazebo, and the arches in the Park are probably the most photographed and painted subjects in the Park, and are a recognized symbol of Hartford.

Other gardens to visit in Elizabeth Park are the Overlook Garden, Hosta Garden, Herb Garden, Iris Gardens, Dahlia For Garden, Pond House Gardens and more.

A rule of thumb to

keep in mind when planning a visit is the timefram of blooming flowers at Elizabeth Park. The tulips are out around Mother’s Day, the roses are out around Father’s Day, and the Park is beautiful every day. In late March is a greenhouse show of tulips, daffodils, and annuals. Early to Mid-April are the daffodils. The Perennial Garden peaks, Iris Garden, and herb Garden are highlighted in late May. Touring these beautiful gardens are sure to increase your hunger pains. So lunch at the Pond House Cafe, located within the park, is a must do. The focus is on local, fresh, and organic ingredients.

Sunday brunch and Tasty Tuesdays are favorites among guests. The menu changes to reflect the seasons. For more information, visit https://elizabethparkct.org/

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Delaware Botanic Gardens Places to Go:

If you love the beach, come and see what treasures lie along Delaware’s Inland Bays. Gardens are about the magic of beauty on our spirits: A place for meditation, healing, and healthy exercise. A place to walk, photograph, and watch birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and wild animals.

Open Thursdays through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning March 18, The Delaware Botanic Gardens is a world-class, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware, created for the benefit and enjoyment of all.

It’s a place to enjoy the multitude of beautiful flowering plants and trees through their seasonal changes. Guided tours are available Thurdays and Saturday at 10 a.m. Admission is $12 and Tour tickets are $10. Reservations are requiredm so visit http://www. delawaregardens.org/guest-tickets After the welcoming plantings surrounding the entrance, the next space that visitors will see as they come through the Visitor Center is the front lawn. A 360-degree view of the garden allows you to select the direction of your journey. A wide range of outdoor events—including weddings, graduations, art -24- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ March, 2021

exhibits, garden shows, and farm dinners—will be held here.

In the process of a ten-year building plan, the gardens opened to the public in 2019. Then came COVID-19 in 2020. The publi garden is always conidered a work in progress.

One particular area, The Delaware garden, in its layout of paths through rather than around, is an immersive herbaceous landscape. It is a similarly scaled creation at Durslade Farm in England, where the Oudolf Field is part of the art gallery campus known as Hauser & Wirth Somerset. Oudolf sees major differences in the plant palette between them, but in both cases he has transformed what were once empty farm fields. …

The fact that a shapeless plot can be turned into a garden with its own form, character, and especially, spirit of place, is nothing short of miraculous.

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Maine Home Show

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Join one of Maine’s Best shows! This expo draws serious homeowners looking to improve their homes, build new homes, create beautiful gardens, feed their families with vegetables or may even be seeking to buy a home.

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Check out all the beautiful exhibitor displays and get design ideas for your own home projects.

2021 SHOW DATES & TIMES Saturday, March 20th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, March 21st 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission is just $5 for Adults, Children & Teens Free with Adult, FREE EVENT PARKING The Maine Home and Garden Show will return on March 20th & 21st, 2021 at The Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch Street in Meet…

Lewiston. Admission is just $5 LEWISTON - Local builders & contractors, local home improve- for adults, children are free with ment stores, appliance & electron- adults, and parking is free.

Get design ideas for your proics dealers, service providers and jects & connect with our local much more! experts. Take advantage of show

only discounts, special offers & giveaways from the Exhibitors.

Check out over 100 booths of home-related products and services like landscaping, pool & spa, weatherization & efficiency, new construction & additions, window and door, kitchen & bath, lawn care equipment & power tools, generator systems, green & health-related products, banks, credit unions & mortgage lenders and much more. We can’t wait to see you all there!

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Ladew Topiary Gardens There are more than 20 different gardens to visit throughout the 22 acres of the historic Ladew Gardens in Monkton. Originally owned and created by Harvey Ladew, he used his travel experiences in England and Italy to build “garden rooms” off each axis which met at an oval swimming pool in the center. In addition to garden rooms including the Rose Garden, Pink Garden and Yellow Garden, to name a few, there are more than 100 topiaries on the property.

Ladew’s introduction to topiary came early one morning while riding to a hunt in England. As he rode alongside a tall yew hedge bordering a large estate, he was astonished to see sculpted out of the top of the hedge several hounds chasing a fox! He wrote that he knew he would never be happy if he “could not reproduce this marvelous piece of living sculpture in his garden…” And in true Ladew fashion, not only did he re-create the fox and hounds, he also added two riders and their horses.

The Nature Walk at Ladew was opened in 1999 and provides a contrast to the cultivated, formal gardens with pathways through a natural landscape. Guests can experience the various wildlife habitats of Ladew, which is located within the Piedmont Plateau and a part of the Gunpowder watershed of the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to educational signs along the 1-mile trail, there is a short -26- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ March, 2021

boardwalk through the wetland forest and a bird blind for bird observations.

LADEW GARDENS PRESENTS SYRCL’S WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR Saturday, April 17 2021, 7pm Virtual Lobby “Doors” at 6:30 pm / Films at 7:00 pm EST Available for Streaming Sunday April 18-April 22 JOIN US for the best and brightest in environmental and adventure films, shown in the comfort of your home!

These 15 beautiful and unique short films inspire environmental activism and a love for nature. They recognize the intersection of social justice and the environmental movement and share an urgent call to action.

Once Post COVID-19 guidelines allow, a cafe on the premise will reopen to the public. However other food offerings are scheduled to be available for guests as allowed.

For more information and a schedule of events, visit online at https://ladewgardens.com/

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Garden in the Woods

FRAMINGHAM - It’s a Botanic Garden like no other and a MUST see, must do to put on your bucket list. Discover the beauty of native plants in a naturally dramatic landscape here.

In a garden visitors often describe as magical, you’ll find beauty that changes with the seasons, a variety of habitats, and a plant collection that showcases New England native plants with complementary specimens from across the country. Garden in the Woods lies just west of Boston, on 45 acres sculpted by retreating glaciers into eskers, steep-sided valleys, and a kettle pond. A shaded brook and wetlands draw a panoply of animals and insects. Light filters through canopy trees onto spring flowers in the newly revived Curtis Woodland Garden, the gateway to a series of habitat displays that pay tribute to the larger New England landscape.

Here you’ll find inspiration for your own garden and a new appreciation for the varied plant life of our region.

Garden in the Woods is a 45-acre woodland botanical garden located at 180 Hemenway Road. It is the headquarters of Native Plant Trust, and open to visitors between April 14 and October 15. A guided tour (free with admission to the garden) is given Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. and on 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (April through August, Wednesday and Saturday in September and October).

The Garden in the Woods was founded in 1931, when Will C. Curtis purchased 30 acres (121,000 m²) in north Framingham, and began to create a botanical garden on the site. When Curtis died in 1965, the land and gardens were deeded to the New England Wild Flower Society.

The Garden is the largest landscaped collection of wildflowers in New England, containing over 1700 kinds of plants representing about 1000 species, including over 200 rare and endangered native species, all nestled within a mature oak forest on glacial terrain of rolling hills, ponds, and streams that provide a variety of microhabitats. The Garden in the Woods also contains the largest retail native plant nursery in New England.

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Places to Go

John Hay Estate at the Fells Discover The Fells 83.5 acres of beauty and tranquility; learn the legacy of diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay; tour the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore the forests, walk the woodland trails; and enjoy the renowned gardens. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a preservation project of The Garden Conservancy.

Discover the extensive formal and informal gardens.

Historic guided tours of The Fells six gardens are conducted seasonally.

Eightythree acres of woodlands and grounds and nearly half a mile of undeveloped Lake Sunapee shoreline are conserved and maintained under a preservation easement with the State of New Hampshire.

There are two march activities schedul so far with more coming this spring: MARCH First Thursday Hike at The Fells Thursday, March 4, 11:00am Join Nick Scheu, Landscape Di-

rector, or Simon Parsons, Education Director, at The Fells property. These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and learn something new about the gardens and the home once owned by

the John Hay family. The topic will change monthly! Winter conditions may require snowshoes or cleats for ice. Members: free, nonmembers: included with regular admission fee. No reservations necessary. Meets at The Fells Kiosk.

Pruning Workshop – Three Part Series First Event: Pruning Fruit Trees and Shrubs Saturday, March 20, 1:00-3:30pm

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Join Nick Scheu, Landscape Director, and learn how to prepare for pollinators and improve the fruiting performance of your trees and shrubs. Learn or refresh your knowledge for the What, Why, When and How’s of pruning for health and yield. A discussion of tools and techniques needed to perform this early season ritual efficiently and effectively will begin at the Gatehouse.

Then, as a group we will venture down to the Orchard and Highbush Blueberry collection to practice our skills. This is a hands-on workshop with practical information to take home.

Dress appropriately for weather. All necessary tools will be provided. Meets in the classroom of Cost: $5 Members, $10 Non-members. Advance registration is required as space is limited to 10. Contact 603-763-4789 x3 or email info@thefells.org to register. https://thefells.org/

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum

MORRIS TOWNSHIP - The Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) has reopened the Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk.

The park, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once known as the Whippany Farm. This estate was bequeathed to Morris County in 1969. Currently, the beautiful Colonial Revival mansion serves as headquarters for the Morris County Park Commission.

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a regional center for horticultural activities, including educational programs and garden and flower shows.

For park strollers, The Frelinghuysen Arboretum offers

gardens, open fields, woodland and groves of flowering trees that bring serenity to our harried lives.

The view from the portecochere with its expansive Great Lawn frequently used for picnics and concerts, is especially nice when the cherry trees at its far end are blooming in late April.

Walk past the mansion and through the Knot and Rose gardens. A fountain babbles in warm weather and the gazebo makes for a relaxing picnic spot. You can find additional seating at a crescent shaped “whispering” bench in the nearby Fern Garden or in our Shade Garden further along the paved path.

Three galleries in the Conservatory will be transformed into a horticultural celebra-

tion of Kusama’s self-proclaimed biophilia. My Soul Blooms Forever (2019), colossal polka-dotted flowers made of stainless steel and painted in dramatic colors, will greet visitors under the newly restored dome of the Palms of the World Gallery.

Come back out to the front of the mansion and carefully follow the road back up to the parking areas. Here you will find our Thematic Collections and award-winning Marsh Meadow Garden.

For additional details, please refer to interpretive signage located throughout the gardens. The Belvedere makes an ideal place for bird watching. www.arboretumfriends.org/

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KUSAMA:

COSMIC NATURE

BRONX—The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) announces the dates for its expansive 2021 exhibition, KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, featuring work by internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The exhibition will include four experiences. On view April 10 through October 31, the exhibition will be installed across the Garden’s landscape, in and around the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building.

Advance, timed, limited-capacity tickets for the landmark presentation go on sale to the public March 16, at nybg.org/kusama.

The exhibition, related programs, and accompanying publication will reveal Kusama’s lifelong fascination with the natural world and its countless manifestations beginning in her childhood spent in the greenhouses and fields of her family’s seed nursery in Matsumoto, Japan. The exhibition will include works from throughout Kusama’s prolific career and multifaceted practice. By integrating seasonal horticultural displays, KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature will further illuminate the power of nature that pervades the artist’s practice and dynamic body of work.

Multiple outdoor installations will be on view, including monumental sculptures of flora that will transform the Garden’s 250acre landscape and the visitor experience.

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mesmerizing paintings of plants and flowers will also be presented. These vivid observations of biodiversity will be shown along with archival material that has never been publicly exhibited, and more that will be on view for the first time in the United States.

Seasonal displays will complement the artworks on view, making each visit unique as new plantings, textures, and palettes are introduced.

Glorious outdoor displays of tulips and irises in spring give way to dahlias and sweetpeas in summer, and masses of pumpkins and autumnal flowers in fall. Stunning floral presentations will bring to life one of Kusama’s paintings on view in the Library Building through a seasonal progression of violas, salvias, zinnias, and other colorful annuals.

Three galleries in the Conservatory will be transformed into a horticultural celebration of Kusama’s self-proclaimed biophilia. My Soul Blooms Forever (2019), colossal polka-dotted flowers made of stainless steel and painted in dramatic colors, will greet visitors under the newly restored dome of the Palms of the World Gallery.

On display in the Mertz Library Building, Kusama’s 1945 sketchbook reveals the 16-year-

old artist’s keen eye for detail in some 50 drawings capturing the bloom cycle of tree peonies. This early work is the product of a lifelong connection with the natural world that has inspired her practice across mediums, and also portends avant-garde ideas she developed while living in New York City between 1958 and 1973, as a contemporary of Joseph Cornell, Eva Hesse, Donald Judd, and Claes Oldenburg, and continues to explore rigorously today.

The Library Building presentation will feature examples of her botanical sketches, works on paper, biomorphic collages, assemblage boxes, and recent soft sculpture and paintings on canvas depicting flora and its limitless variety of patterns.

From monumental polka-dotted pumpkin sculp-

tures to abstract paintings that suggest cells magnified thousands of times, Kusama’s works suggest the patterns that can be observed all around us. In Patterns in Nature: Science Walk, a self-guided walking tour bringing together living plants and images of magnified laboratory specimens, visitors will explore the visible—and microscopic—patterns that can be found in nature, and how they reveal what makes species unique as well as how all living things are connected at the genomic level.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature will be accompanied by a roster of public programs for all ages, including pop-up performances by musicians, jugglers, and puppeteers; self-guided “Kids Get Cosmic” activities in the Everett

Children’s Adventure Garden; and more. Signature exhibition merchandise will be available for purchase at NYBG Shop.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature tickets go on sale for NYBG Patrons beginning on March 9, 2021, Members on March 11, 2021, and the general public on March 16, 2021.

The new, limited, timed-entry ticketing system staggers visitors’ arrivals and promotes social distancing.

Advance purchase of timed tickets is required and will be confirmed by e-mail with the option to print or download a mobile ticket.

Admission to the Garden is currently available through the advance purchase of timed tickets. Visit nybg.org/ visit for additional ticketing information and pricing.

Spotlight on Orchids

Continuing with reduced indoor capacity, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is forgoing its traditional orchid exhibition this year in favor of a limited Spotlight on Orchids and other permanent plant collections in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. A visit to select galleries of the Conservatory from now through April 4 will reveal intimate displays of orchids in brilliant white and striking colors set against the foliage of aroids, ferns, and bromeliads—planted as they might be found in nature and blending gracefully with their surroundings. Discover unusual orchids from NYBG’s renowned collections, as well as artful floral creations by Botanical Garden horticulturists that combine expressive orchids with rocks, tree trunks, vines, and other found materials.

Open hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Spotlight on Orchids is open to all visitors with the purchase of an advance, timed Garden Pass + Conserva-

tory ticket, which includes access to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and outdoor gardens and collections. Visit nybg.org/visit for more information or to purchase tickets

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Places to Go:

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens PITTSBURG - Flowers need rain to blossom.However, don’t let the rain stop you from visiting and taking in the atmosphere. If getting soaked isn’t on our bucket list, the Pennsylvania’s Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens have greenhouses to enjoy on those less-than-perfect days.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a thriving oasis with many unique environments to explore. Begin your journey in the LEED®-certified Welcome Center before entering our exquisite 1893 glasshouse with ever-changing displays. Then, continue on to the Tropical Forest Conservatory and the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, one of the greenest buildings on Earth.

Be our guest and let us indulge your senses with breathtaking seasonal flower shows and exhibits; groundbreaking sustainable architecture; gorgeous outdoor gardens and green rooftops; and more.

Opening on March 13, the Spring Flower Show “Canopy of Color” will bring signature seasonal blooms to new heights.

Phipps’ signature displays will delight not only in beds below, but baskets and designs above, creating a world of color waiting to be explored. With whimsical elements suspended in the air and tall blooming trees creating color overhead, guests are encouraged to look up and look forward to this season of renewal.

Delight at tens of thousands of spring blooms, including hydrangea, petunias, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and more, displayed both in the signature beds and suspended from above. Marvel as rain curtains cast April showers in the Sunken Garden and stroll beneath 100 colorful umbrellas.

Witness a family of topiary bears flying kites in Palm Court.

Right here in Pennsylvania, you can experience the natural beauty and culture of Cuba, one

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of the most biodiverse Caribbean island nations on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest exhibit.

With new discoveries at every turn in the impressive 12,000 square-foot, 60-foot high Conservatory, visitors will enjoy a wide variety of exotic Cuban plant species including lush palms like the national tree, the royal palm (Roystonea regia), whose majestic height and striking ornamental silhouette make it an iconic feature of the landscape. Stunning Cuban orchids, unique ferns and rare cycads round out this expansive, curated collection on display for the first time at Phipps.

Timed tickets are required in advance for all Phipps guests. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.phipps.conservatory.org.

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Places to Go: HildeneRecords and photos from Hildene archives indicate the historic site’s Cutting and Kitchen Gardens, located behind the Museum Store/Welcome Center, supplied the Lincoln family with a full range of vegetables, berries and fruit. Located down the terraced hillside below the Formal Garden, the Lincoln family preferred this area for recreation and relaxation.

Two decades ago, Hildene volunteers worked on reviving the gardens and in recent years this special space has become a source for vegetables and flowers for Hildene and the community.

Dedicated Hildene volunteers diligently grow and harvest fresh produce for the Manchester Community Food Cupboard in what is known as the Plant A Row Garden.”

Initiated in 2002, the “Plant A Row Garden” put down roots. The garden continued to grow and prosper in the hands of its talented and dedicated volunteer gardeners. In 2008, volunteers offered a total of 200

Lincoln Family Home

hours of their time which yielded 574 pounds of produce.

Jane, now a garden veteran in her 12th year as “organizer- in - chief,” can look back with a smile and admit, “The garden’s success has not come without

Row team of volunteer gardeners are also grateful for the most recent garden improvement, the construction of raised beds. Dene Farm Gardener and Educator, Ann Hausslein, who helped with the project, admits, “It’s good to know …

challenges.” It failed in 2009 and collapsed in 2013 due to hungry deer and a groundhog invasion. Never-the-less, whenever asked for help, the Hildene staff came to the rescue. It wasn’t long before the construction of the stately fence that now surrounds the garden was complete and serving as a fortress for animal intruders.

Jane and the Plant A

there’s no more chicken wire fence and the erosion of the early years.”

Herbs were added to the garden this year, courtesy of the Manchester Garden Club, and looking to the future, Jane sees the success with the herbs as a precursor to other interesting crops that may appeal to Food Cupboard users. She adds, “This is my 12th year of being

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the garden organizer and I am ready to pass my role on to someone else.

Though I will still be a volunteer gardener in the Plant A Row, I am a believer that “new eyes” bring new ideas and that is good.”

It is anticipated that by the end of this year’s harvest, the total vegetables gleaned over the last 18 years and donated to the Manchester Community Food Cupboard will be close to 6,000 lbs.

These numbers do not include the early years when records were not recorded. While yields vary, the average has been 500 lbs. a year, with the highest being 800 lbs. Hildene President, Brian Keefe, is quick to point out that, “The accomplishments and contributions of time and energy given to the Plant A Row Garden and therefore the community, would not be possible without Hildene’s volunteer gardeners. Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Maynard, hopes that this is a garden that will keep on giving to the community, adding … “More hands in the garden are always appreciated.” https://hildene.org/

Places to Go

Along the Garden Trail

Gorgeous, immaculately-maintained landscapes are on display all across the state, and thanks to the wide range of climates and types of soil in Alabama, you will find a variety of stunning settings as you travel. These pristine gardens are certainly beautiful, but for many visitors, it’s the fragrance of the blooming flowers that makes the biggest impact.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Southern Heritage Garden –Limestone columns that once graced the Madison County Courthouse are a focal point. The Garden Railway –This G-scale display is popular with all ages and is open from mid-March to December.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Horticulture library –It’s the largest such public library in the U.S. Southern Living Garden – This area has been carefully curated and planned by the editors and experts behind the magazine. The Gardens Café by Kathy G. – Stop in for a fresh, local lunch at this eatery directed by Kathy G. Mezrano, a well-known Birmingham caterer.

Mobile Botanical Gardens

Millie McConnell Rhododendron Garden –Over 300 species of azaleas, which are in the rhododendron family, grace this spot.Longleaf Pine Forest –The 35-acre expanse of woodland offers trails perfect for walkers and runners.

Fragrance & Texture Garden – This sensory exhibit was designed to enhance the garden experience of blind or other physically impaired visitors.

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

The Bellingrath Museum Home –The 15-room, 10,500-square-foot home was built in 1935 and is available for tours. Bayou Boardwalk –Stroll down this winding trail and catch glimpses of fish, turtles, waterfowl and other wildlife native to the bayou ecosystem. Live Oak Plaza – Situated at the center of the gardens, this landscaped area is home to several tranquil water features.

Aldridge Gardens

“The Guide to Native Birds at Aldridge Gardens” – Pick up this resource created by the late Dr. Dan Holliman who spent more than 18 months visiting the gardens daily and walking as a form of physical therapy.

Estate history – Learn how Eddie Aldridge turned a private estate into a public garden.Hydrangeas –These beautiful flowering shrubs peak around May or June. Check with the gardens in advance for the best time to visit.

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At a Tulip Extravaganza From the dynamic architectural structures to the majestic botanical landscapes, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers breathtaking sights (and fantastic photo opportunities!) at every turn. There is even a children’s interactive garden area where Arkansas-quarried boulders are positioned to encourage exploration of the natural environment.

A 12-foot waterfall cascades over the entryway to an ADA accessible, man-made cave, beckoning children inside to discover “ancient” fossils overhead.

Celebrate the end of winter at the Gardens during Daffodil Days & Tulip Extravaganza!

There are thousands of beautiful blooms – starting in February with crocus, daffodils, and hyacinths; followed closely or perhaps concurrently depending on weather by over 150,000 brilliant Dutch tulips. In addition, spring annuals and azaleas bloom, making it the biggest display of color between Dallas and Memphis all season.

Daffodil Days & Tulip Extravaganza is scheduled now through April 15, depending on weather and blooming season. Dates will be revised as needed depending upon bloom time. Dates cover the entire bloom season, with peak usually in the middle.

On March 10 and 24th, a Docent Community - Walk and Learn! program is scheduled from 10:30 - noon both days.

This will be a free guided tour

of select Garden areas (admission required). The hikes will be focused on gaining familiarity with the Gardens and staying fresh on the current and recent construction projects within the Gardens. At Garvan Woodland Gardens, docents serve as volunteer tour guides and liaisons to the public. Whether you are interested in learning about the gardens, sharing botanical or historical knowledge, or simply curious about what GWG has to offer, the docent community is welcome to all.

Dates and anticipated routes for select Wednesdays: March 10 – Main Gardens – Early Spring Interest March 24 – Main Gardens – Early Spring Interest Other special March events

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are: Yoga Classes at the Gardens March 6-20.

Group Health Walks with pets and strollers wellcome / 10:15 11:15 every Monday through June 28.

Please call 501-262-9300 to register! Free admission is always available to garden members | $15 adults | $5 ages 4-12 | Free ages 0-3 For up-to-date photos and peak bloom times, check the Gardens’ Facebook page: www.facebook. com/garvangardens. For more information visit https://www. garvangardens.org/

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EPCOT International

Flower and Garden Festival

The Taste of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2021 begins March 3rd and runs through July 5th, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EPCOT festivals have pared down their offerings, which unfortunately means there are no new topiaries this year. Thankfully, there are still plenty old favorites to see and one new prehistoric garden exhibit.

Weave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.

Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF!® Repellents at Future World East – Unwind in refreshing spaces that show just how easy it is to create an outdoor escape that brings family and friends together—no design expertise, huge budget or green thumb required!

Note: closes at dusk.

Floating Gardens – Peer upon more than 100 petite plots drifting

on the ponds that border the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase.

Festival Blooms – Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas overlooking Future World’s East and West lakes.

The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ® at Future World West – View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterflies’ lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Note: closes at dusk.

(NEW!) Prehistoric Garden at Future World West – Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.

Bold Bromeliads at Future World West by the Land Health Full Trail Presented

by AdventHealth – Delight in a whimsical area made to inspire youthful energy and creativity!

The whole family can learn ways

to stay healthy at this Outdoor Kitchen and garden along the Imagination Walkway. Note: closes at dusk.

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ at Future World – Learn about honey bees’ critical role in the environment, and enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.

Located near Imagination! Pavilion.

Tropical Rainforest Garden at Mexico Pavilion – Discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.

Extraordinary Orchids at Mexico Pavilion – Set eyes on these spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.

Bamboo Garden at China Pavilion – Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.

Chinese Zodiac Topiary Garden at China Pavilion – Celebrate the year of the Ox in this inspired display of Zodiac animals, made

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entirely from dried plant material.

Alpine Miniature Garden at Germany Pavilion – Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.

Growing the Future presented

by Murata Electronics at Germany Pavilion – Beginning in April, join our friends from Science from Scientists® in a fun and fascinating experience that explores how cutting-edge technology from Murata, paired with agricultural science, can transform the way we seed the future.

Garden Italiano at Italy Pavilion – From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.

Kokedama Garden at Japan Pavilion – Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.

Bonsai Collection at Japan Pavilion – Learn about the ancient art

of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend to these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.

Urban Spice Garden at Morocco Pavilion – Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends, once considered more valuable than gold.

English Tea Garden Presented

by Twinings of London® – Unearth the history and art of tea blending at this elegant English Tea Garden at the United Kingdom Pavilion, featuring plants

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used in some of Twinings’ finest tea blends.

Shakespeare Garden at United Kingdom Pavilion – Rediscover Shakespeare in this idyllic garden, featuring excerpts from some of the Bard’s most famous sonnets and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.

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Botanical Gardens of Georgia

ATHENS - The 313 acres of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is home to a stunning range of collections, displays and trails.

The Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden In 2019, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia opened the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden —the ideal place for children to play and learn in an environment that inspires their sense of adventure, wonder and love for nature. The children’s garden is a 2.5-acre wonderland, teaching families about nature in a fun and interactive way with garden plots and edible plants, a tree-house, fossil wall, granite map of Georgia and more.

Flower Garden The Flower Garden boasts a variety of stunning collections including the Annual Garden, featuring the All-American Selections Display Garden and the Daylily, Daffodil, Iris, Rose and Peony Gardens, the

Fragrance Garden, Perennial Garden, Meditation Garden and a Woodland Walk to reach the Wildlife Pavilion.

The Flower Garden also hosts the Sunflower Concert Series each summer.

Visit in the spring to see daffodils, roses, iris, fox glove, snapdragons and cherry trees; or come in the fall and see salvia and celosia.

Heritage Garden The Heritage Garden is a place where our history comes alive. Collections of heirloom flowers, antique roses, fruit crops, row crops and native species highlight plants that have held cultural significance throughout the history of our state. Visit in the springtime to see azaleas, dogwoods, magnolias and old-fashioned roses in bloom; or come in the fall and winter to see the winter veggies, confederate roses and ripening citrus fruit.

Horticulture Greenhouses The State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s greenhouses are an oases of botanical diversity and the growing space they provide is an integral

part of the garden. The products of the greenhouses can be found in the display bed at the front entrance on Milledge Avenue and other displays beds throughout the grounds and around the buildings. Annual color display production, tropical plant collection management and propagation for plant sales and special events are just a few of the many services the garden’s greenhouse facility provides.

Beginning in 2020, online plant sales were offered from the Greenhouses.

International Garden The International Garden has a bit of everything – history, culture, horticulture and botany. Learn about the origins of plants from around the world and enjoy the babbling stream or have a picnic on the International Garden lawn.Visit in the springtime to see magnolias, Alabama snow wreath or Chinese sweetshrub blooming; or come in the fall to see camellias and chrysanthemums.

This is only a few of the mny attractions you can experience with a visit to the Botanical Gardens of Georgia.

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Longue Vue

Longue Vue House and Gardens, also known as Longue Vue, is a historic house museum and associated gardens at 7 Bamboo Road in the Lakewood neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The former home of Edgar Stern and Edith Rosenwald Stern, the current house is in fact the second.

Celebrating 100 years of design, philanthropy, and community engagement.

Edith and Edgar Stern selected the

Longue Vue site as newlyweds in 1921, establising a legacy that would help shape 20th-century New Orleans society, politics, and arts. Today’s Longue Vue is committed to furthering their example of hospitality and community engagement.

We invite you to visit our historic house and gardens and join the extended Longue Vue family.

No matter how you choose to spend time with us, you will be rejuvenated by the gardens and inspired by the history and legacy of

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Longue Vue. Learn about the unique design elements and fascinating family history of Longue Vue on a guided tour, or move at your own pace through the eight beautiful acres of gardens.

The house and gardens of Longue Vue were born of the dreams of Edgar and Edith Stern, pillars of the New Orleans community. The Sterns worked with landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman (1866-1950) and architects William (1897-1984) and Geoffrey (1909-1985) Platt to

produce a wonderful oasis of elegant beauty set in charming New Orleans. Longue Vue is one of the last great American houses to be built during the Country Place Era, taking the Platt brothers three years (1939-1942) to build. Shipman began designing Longue Vue’s gardens in 1935 and continued until her death in 1950.

The house consists of three stories and a basement, an unusual feature of New Orleans where most of the

city is below sea level. Visitors tour the main living spaces of the house, numbering 20 rooms. The house contains its original furnishings of English and American antiques; European and Eastern European carpets; Modern and Contemporary art; collections of needlework, chintz, haute couture and ethnic costumes; Chinese and European export porcelain; Staffordshire transferware; and creamware and pearlware from Wedgwood, Leeds and other British and continental potteries.

“Inspired by the Sterns’ commitment to education and appreciation of gardens, the Discovery Garden mission is to educate the young and the young at heart about the role of plants in their daily lives.”

Touring the house, one enters through the unique circular vestibule which has curved sliding wroughtiron doors. Among many varied and fashionably decorated rooms, one can see the Flower Arranging Room; the Blue Room – accurately decorated with blue carpeting, walls and furniture; the Art Gallery; the Drawing Room – which is the most formal room of the house and the setting for the entertainment of such notables as Eleanor Roosevelt, John and Robert Kennedy, Pablo Casals, Jack Benny and others; the Wrapping Room – used only to open mail and wrap presents; and more. Longue Vue House and Gardens is a model of the fashionable, but conservative, taste of wealthy Americans during the 1930s and 40s and a way of life that has all but disappeared.

Ellen Biddle Shipman’s gardens began with the design of the Goldfish Pond and the Pan Garden in 1935.

The Walled Garden was constructed in 1938, based on the original site of the kitchen garden, which supplied the house with fresh vegetables and

herbs. It has grown food continuously since then. Of the many Wild Gardens that Shipman designed for clients, Longue Vue’s Wild Garden is the only one that remains. Caroline Dormon, nationally acclaimed naturalist and conservationist, was a most important collaborator for the plants in this garden. She continued to work in the Wild Garden until her death in 1971. Opened in 1998, The Discovery Garden is an educational and interactive garden for children of all ages. Within the one-half acre garden, visitors discover the wonders of nature. Inspired by the Sterns’ commitment to education and appreciation of gardens, the Discovery Garden mission is to educate the young and the young at heart about the role of plants in their daily lives.

“Longue Vue is one of the last great American houses to be built during the Country Place Era, taking the Platt brothers three years (19391942) to build.”

As William Platt noted in a 1979 interview, the whole estate was designed as a single unit – the house and gardens must be viewed as one.

Together, Edith and Edgar Stern, Ellen Biddle Shipman and the Platt brothers created a cohesive setting of house and gardens.

Make our museum cafe part of your visit to Longue Vue. Featuring coffee, tea, and handcrafted treats, with outdoor seating overlooking the Oak Lawn.

Open Monday through Saturday 9:30AM-2PM.

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BELZONI - Enter the fairyland of gardens when you come to the Wister Gardens and its 14 acres of flowers, trees and shrubs. Designed by Frances Chiles Henry and Wister Henry in the era of 1937 the garden was developed for the beautification and enjoyment for all that stroll through the Delta’s Garden.

Hundreds of beautiful azaleas of many varieties line the pathways, covered wooded areas and drives and are in full bloom between the end of March and end of April each year. Along with the azaleas are hundreds of roses in two different rose gardens.

Then the Daylilies bring a lovely fragrance to the gardens between early June and July.

Time a bit of time to sit in the gazebo and enjoy the

fresh atmosphere of peace and tranquility along with the views of the decorative lake populated by black swans, African geese, and flamingos. Some 8,000 azaleas bloom in springtime, as do numerous bulbs (including 4,000 tulips) and a variety of lovely fruit trees. There are more than 120 varieties of trees and shrubs here.

The Garden Club of Belzoni gives you an opportunity to learn what some of the different varieties of trees and shrubs are by identification markers on 150 different species.

Admission is free and the gardens are open daily year round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit online at http://wistergardens.org/

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OKLAHOMA CITY - Stroll through the Outdoor Oasis and get inspired for your own backyard retreat at the upcoming Home and Outdoor Living Show.

Mark you calendars for March 26-28 so you don’t miss this spectacular event to be in the Bennett Event Center at the State Fair Park.

Stop by the unique HomeGrown Marketplace showcasing local artisans’ hand-crafted items. You’ll find unique home décor, specialty food, art pieces, and more! Delight your taste buds at this year’s Wine Village, featuring 5 local wineries!

All tastings are free. No sales will be available by the glass, but bottles can be purchased to take home.

Looking for something to spruce up your garage? Stop by the Iron Goat Garage booth to see how these auto professionals can upgrade and create the vehicle of your dreams.

Check out their off road vehicles including their latest Jeep project!

There will be new products introduced, show specials and a “Sweet Space Sweepstakes” to enter.

Enter for a chance to WIN a $500 VISA gift card to help create your dream space!

Do you want to help Habitat for Humanity and be part of building a home alongside a future Habitat homeowner? You can donate for a chance to win this wonderful 10-day trip to build and enjoy Hawaii’s Big Island.

If you are ready to install the pool of your dreams,

you can count on the pool professionals at ASP - America’s Swimming Pool Company. They will be at the show. Enter to win one free year of pool maintenance with the purchase of a swimming pool from them. You must be registered at the Home and Garden Show to qualify. This is a $2500 value!

Tickets purchased for this Show plus the Oklaho-

ma City Home + Garden Show, May 14-16,2021.

If you have tickets you purchased for the canceled 2020 show they will still be accepted at the show entrance. For newcomers, admission tickets are $10 and available online at https://homeshowokc.com/

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Minnetrista’s Gardens

MUNCIE - Minnetrista’s gardens and Nature Area are the perfect places to relax and unwind. You may even want to put your gardening skills to work for Minnetrista as a volunteer.

Minnetrista has a variety of garden experiences throughout three campus zones:

Nature Area

Location: North of The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista, across St. Joseph St. The Nature Area features three representations of Indiana native habitats. A tall grass prairie, a wetlands feature, and a woodland area. Enjoy a great space to walk and explore! *The Nature Area has rugged terrain and hills. Visit the Minnetrista Center Building to schedule a cart ride through this area.

Center Zone

The Orchard Garden is located behind The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista. Visit the Orchard Garden during the summer months and enjoy a variety fruits and vegetables! Learn about different ways to build and maintain a garden space. This garden is open for all to enjoy!

The Culinary Herb Garden is located next to The Orchard Shop. Enjoy a wide variety of herbs andfeel free to pick, smell, and enjoy! This garden is open to all and are encouraged to harvest the herbs and cook with them at home. Other gardens in this zone to enjoy are Wishing Well Garden, Rain Garden, Rose Garden, and the Bird and Butterfly Garden

Oakhurst Zone

peaceful shade from the oak trees, enjoy gazing at the garden beds filled with beautiful perennials, shrubs, and annuals, keep your eye out for intricate mosaics, and have fun in Betty’s Cabin.

Sit and relax in the Colonnade Garden, a peaceful escape amidst limestone columns draped in wisteria, intricate mosaics, and capitals set in lush, shade-loving perennial plantings.

Wander through the Backyard Garden and discover colorful flowers, the goldfish and koi pond, and numerous places to play, enjoy a picnic, or relax!

Visit more at https://www.minnetrista.net/gardens-nature-area.

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The Test Gardens

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utside the offices of the corporate headquarters of Better Homes and Gardens in the heart of downtown Des Moines, lies an urban oasis. It contains 22 garden rooms and beds; 2,500 trees, shrubs, and perennials; 17,000 bulbs; and a changing palette of 500 annuals.

The mission of the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® is to serve gardeners nationwide by providing garden-tested, firsthand information about plants, gardening methods, garden styles, projects, and ideas. The bounty of different plants and varieties in the Test Garden does just that.

Within the 22 different garden spaces are hundreds of perennials, trees, and shrubs—and a changing palette of annuals and bulbs. The Better Homes & Gardens garden editors and Test Garden visitors find new plants tucked into shady corners, sunny borders, and colorful containers all the time.

Despite its name, the Test Garden is not just a garden. It is an outdoor studio for photographers, a venue for corporate entertaining, and a meeting and lunch spot for employees. Though it’s located downtown, the garden is landscaped in the style of a backyard—or, actually, multiple backyards: No matter where you are, if you turn ever so slightly, you will have a whole new vista. And so will our cameras, as we set about photographing how-to sequences and plant portraits and documenting the performance of new plants. In all, there are 22 distinct areas in the Test Garden. To test plants and offer fresh ideas, the garden changes every year so be sure to plan a return visit soon !

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Grinter’s Sunflow LAWRENCE - Ted and Kris Grinter’s Sunflower Farm in Leavenworth County has become a phenomena. Although Kansas has a great many sunflower fields, those fields are primarily in central and western Kansas. These fields are in the far eastern part of the state (near the population centers) and the Grinter family let the public come into the fields and take photos. A great many people want to have their photos taken with the sunflowers. Professional photographers even schedule sessions here.

Sunflowers begin their blooming with the flowers following the sun as it crosses the sky. As the seeds grow heavier, the flower heads start to droop and finally just hang down, with the majority of them facing the east. The photo at the top of this page was taken when the flowers were several days past their best, but there were still several hundred people in the fields taking photos on a Thursday evening. The seeds continued to swell and the flower heads turned black in the next few weeks, But storms made the flowers look pretty ragged before then.

For the best photography, come on as sunny day in the first couple of hours after sunrise or before sunset. The peak time for the flowers changes each year.

It usually is in late August or early September and the fields look their best for about two weeks.

For the best photography, come on as sunny day in the first couple of hours after sunrise or before sunset. The peak time for the flowers changes each year. It usually is in late August or early September and the fields look their best for about two weeks.

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Sunflower General is a local goods & bake shop. The Grinter’s opened Sunflower General starting the last weekend in August 2020, 9AM - 5PM. To provide distancing that is not available in their farmhouse, they will use an “inside/outside” space and will not open when there is rain. If they have them, we recommend the peanut butter

wer Gardens and Farm Info and photo from http://kansastravel.org/

filled chocolate chip cookies!

Thousands of people visit the sunflower farm and at the peak season. So it is recommended that you go in the daytime on a week day for the best experience.

Although the parking looks

improved in 2020, it still may become muddy when it rains and there is a big risk of getting stuck in the first 24 hours after a heavy rain. To check on the flowers’ progress or parking situation, visit Grinter Farms on Facebook Page

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Frederik Meijer Garde

GRAND RAPIDS - /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of the world’s most significant sculpture and botanic experiences. Meijer Gardens incorporates its core mission of exploring the duality of art and nature in the upcoming year’s events.

Internationally acclaimed annual exhibitions, exciting horticulture shows, seasonal indoor and outdoor displays, concerts and educational programming are enjoyed by over 650,000 visitors annually.

One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was recently listed in the top 30 most visited museums in the United States by The Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 158-acre main campus features Michigan’s largest tropi-

cal conservatory; one of the largest interactive children’s gardens in the country; and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some events will be only virtual in 2021. Please check MeijerGardens.org/calendar for a full listing of events.

The Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion project continues throughout 2021, most notably with ongoing work on expanded interior corridors, sculpture galleries and external gardens.

The Opening Celebration and Dedication for the new 69,000 square foot Welcome Center is planned for

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August.

Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming March 1—April 30, 2021 Fee: Included with admission A guest favorite, this exhibition features butterflies from around the world flying freely in the five story Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

This year we explore an era of exploration and show how Wardian cases make modern conservatories possible. The 85-degree tropical conservatory is filled with thousands of exotic butterflies from tropical regions across the globe. More than 60 different species of butterflies and moths make this an exciting and colorful exhibition. Throughout the exhibition, butterflies can be viewed drinking nectar from the flowering plants and feeding stations, congregating

ens & Sculpture Park among stream beds and flying freely. Approximately 800 chrysalides are delivered to Meijer Gardens weekly. Visitors watch delicate chrysalides and cocoons being placed in the Observation Station, where the unique creatures transform and take their first flight. The exhibition is made possible by the DTE Energy Foundation, Howard Miller Company, The Meijer Foundation, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Media sponsor is Star 105.7.

Master Lecture Series: Secchia Garden Lecture Virtual Series FEE: Free - donations welcome and appreciated. Registration is required for each lecture at MeijerGardens.org/ calendar. Log-in information for Zoom Webinar will be sent via email following registration.

The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard Tuesday, March 2, 7 pm Speaker: Susan Morrison Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm Speaker: Susan Morrison What Do You Mean I’m Not a Perennial?!? Native Shrubs and Small Trees for Perennial Companionship Tuesday, March 30, 7 pm Speaker: Bill Cullina From Emerald Carpet to Amber Wave: Serene and Sensuous Plants for the Garden Tuesday, April 13, 7 pm Speaker: Bill Cullina Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens June – September Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, details regarding the 2021 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts are being finalized. Please check MeijerGardens.org/ concerts for current information.

The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens concert series brings the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan, thrilling music lovers across all genres and all generations. Concerts run from

June through September and the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater features beautiful terraced lawn seating and food, beverage and merchandise concessions—surrounded by spectacular views of gardens and sculpture.

The full lineup is announced in April. The series is generously sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids and Spectrum Health. Media sponsors are FOX17 and Star 105.7.

Tuesday Evening Music Club Tuesdays in July & August Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, details are still being finalized. Please check MeijerGardens.org/ calendar/tuesday-evening-music-club/for current information.

Chrysanthemums & More! Exhibition September 17 - October 31, 2021 Fee: Included with admission This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas.

Indoor highlights include varieties on display along the winding BISSELL Corridor and in the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, while outdoor plantings are featured in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, Michigan’s Farm Garden and Volunteer Tribute Garden. Tram rides and seasonal children’s activities are available.

All exhibition dates and titles are subject to change. To confirm information, or to obtain additional information, contact John VanderHaagen at 616-975-3180, or jvanderhaagen@meijergardens.org.

Exhibitions are included with admission to Meijer Gardens. Check MeijerGardens.org for extended Spring Break and holiday hours.

Admission rates are Adults (14–64): $14.50, Seniors (65 and older): $11.00, Students (w/ student ID): $11.00, Children (5–13): $7, Children (3–4): $4, Children (2 and younger): Free.

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Munsinger Gardens

ST. CLOUD - Whether rambling through the winding paths of Munsinger Gardens or strolling along the brick walkways of Clemens Gardens, these gardens are a feast for the senses. The Munsinger and Clemens Gardens are open to the public year-round, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens are two distinct but adjacent gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River northwest of the intersection of University Drive SE and Kilian Blvd SE, and along the southernmost portion of Riverside Drive SE. The Munsinger Garden takes advantage of its shady location by featuring mainly shade loving plants, including a wide variety of Hostas and ferns. Visitors can also enjoy the many geese and ducks

that have made the garden their spring and summer home. The original greenhouse, rock garden, lily pond, and fountain are all in Munsinger Gardens as a result of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. Through this New Deal program, workers were able to plant flowers and trees, while also creating some of the garden’s first pathways.

Created in the tradition of the great gardens of Europe, Clemens Gardens is a spectacular display of colors, scents, sights, and sounds. It began as a “gift of love” from owner William Clemens to his wife. The Formal Garden was the first area in what was to become Clemens Gardens. Notice that the granite outlined brick paths are different from all of the other paths. In the center of the

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Formal Garden sits the Windsor Court fountain, installed in 2000.

The Virginia Clemens Rose Garden was inspired by Mrs. Clemens great love of roses; her middle name was “Rose”. As many as 1,100 roses and over 70 varieties bloom from June through September. The “Jenny Crane” fountain was chosen by Mrs. Clemens and was the first fountain in Clemens Gardens. When you visit this garden, be sure to visit the Virginia Clemens Memorial on the west side of the Rose Garden.

A calendar divides the kinds of flowers by season online at https:// ci.stcloud.mn.us/191/Bloom-Calendar.

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Stop by the Sedalia Democrat’s inaugural Home & Garden Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 10 in the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

This event is free and open to the public! Check out area vendors with products and services to help you get your home and garden ready for spring. There will also be door prizes.

This event will follow social distancing guidelines and masks will be required.

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Lauritzen Gardens

OMAHA -If you are a fan of beautiful flowers and ready for an extended weekend getaway outdoors, then head to Lauritzen Gardens where you can find beautifully-designed exhibits built around art and floral and plant displays. Take your time and stroll through the many gardens throughout this 100-acre property.

Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship.

It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.

Escape to an urban oasis of beauty and tranquility to experience the glory of the garden. Discover a hidden sanctuary in the heart of the city. Relax while cultivating your mind in this living plant museum, conveniently located in the beautiful riverfront hills.

The garden is currently open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. daily. Timed tickets are required and available online at https:// www.lauritzengardens.org/Visit/

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Upcoming events and exhibits are:

Fantastical Folklore

The world is full of stories about fantastic beings, imaginary creatures, and magical events. This enchanting exhibit, set in the garden’s plant kingdom, brings to life the legends and lore from around the globe and celebrates the links between the natural and mythical worlds. From dragons to mermaids and fairies to trolls, you’ll meet a menagerie of extraordinary creatures and discover the incredible tales behind them all. This indoor exhibit is included with paid garden admission and is free for garden members.

Easter Extravaganza

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! The Easter bunny has an empty basket! See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the spring garden.

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Sun Gardens Located on the wide open prairies of North Dakota, there are no mountains and very few trees to obstruct the beautiful views of this garden.

Currently, there are 30 beds ranging in size from 50 square feet to one that is larger than 7500 square feet.

Because of the challenging North Dakota weather, microenviornments are provided within the gardens to help certain plant types survive and thrive.

The flower gardens are scattered throughout the yard. We are not a formal garden, with the belief that the highest degree of beauty is nature itself, in an unrestrained form. The beds vary in size and shape and are interspersed with stone, rock, logs, driftwood and several pieces of metal art. Our beds are largely non color coordinated, as we find it to difficult to find flowers that bloom together, are not overrun by their neighbors

or die at in opportune times from depredation, winter kill or disease.

Most beds are perennial based but with hundreds of annuals added for a more consistent color through out the season. Each year the flower beds change since some of the plants die off for one reason or another. Included in the beauty of the landscaping are three small ponds, waterfalls and a stream bed. Some of our base core perennials are black-eyed susans, sunflowers, day lilies, monarda, grasses and shrubs in the sunny areas. Some shade perennials are hosta, astillbe and ferns. We also have vines, such as clematis, trumpet vines and wisteria. We are very limited by our Winter climate, but you do the best you can with what you can .

Please call 888-406-4066 to make reservations to visit. For more information, visit online at http://bgussiaas.homestead.com/

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Dawes Arboretum The Dawes Arboretum Offers Nearly 2,000 Acres of Beauty Wind Sculptures.Blooming Witch-hazels and Nature Await Visitors NEWARK – The Dawes Arboretum, a living tree museum located in Newark, provides people of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonderment of nature year-round. The historical landmark offers acres to explore and is open daily.

Even during the winter months, The Dawes Arboretum offers many ways to be educated and entertained by nature and wildlife. Some highlights of a winter visit to the Arboretum include: • Blooming Witch-hazels Seeing blooms during January, February and March in Ohio is uncommon unless they are witch-hazels. Located near the main entrance, the witch-hazels offer a beautiful welcome to visitors.

• The Kinetic Art of Lyman Whitaker The Arboretum provides the ideal backdrop for these beautiful works of art. The 60 wind sculptures move gracefully throughout The Arboretum grounds.

• Birdwatching Northern cardinals, Carolina chickadees, gold-crown kinglets, woodpeckers, ruby-crown kinglets and mockingbirds are often seen at The Arboretum during the winter months.

• Observation Tower A climb to the top of the Observation Tower offers a beautiful view of a large portion of The Arboretum.

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• Lake Trail The Lake Trail offers 2.75 miles to explore (leashed dogs are welcome too).

• Wonderful Winter Activity Box! Each kit comes with a book, a toy, and an assortment of handson winter activities to keep children entertained all weekend.

Kits are available each week through the end of February for $15 and can be picked up at The Arboretum. Advance registration is required.

• Virtual Happy Hours The Arboretum’s virtual happy hours are a great way to learn more before or after a visit. Dates and topics can be found on The Dawes Arboretum web site.

Founded in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes, The Dawes Arboretum is a living museum celebrating the history and beauty of trees and nature. Located in Newark, Ohio (30 miles east of Columbus), The Dawes Arboretum offers nearly 2,000 acres to explore along with historical and art exhibitions and educational programming.

The Dawes Arboretum is recognized by the National Registry of Historic Places and is open daily. Admission is free to members and $10/ adults, $5/children and free/children under 5 years of age. Additional information on visiting, programming, history and membership is available at www.dawesarb.org.

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Gantz Farm Garden THE GARDENS AT GANTZ FARM wil host a VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat., March 20 with the theme Spring Equinox Fever!

Join us virtually on Saturday, March 20, 2021, as we welcome spring with a day of learning, presented by experts in the world of herbs! Learn to use unusual herbs in cooking and dyes; enjoy a virtually scented tour of a greenhouse plus, lots of opportunities to win great prizes!

Registration is free and limited to 200 attendees! Email your name, address and email address to herbs@ gantzgardensoh.org and follow us on FaceBook for additional information and updates.

Join us as we eagerly await spring ephemerals, sunshine and warmer weather! Keynote Speaker Erika G. Galentin MNIMH, RH(AHG) Sovereignty Herbs Clinical herbalist,

aromatherapist, ecologist, horticulturalist, lecturer, writer, gardener and native plant enthusiast, Karen Langan Mulberry Creek Nursery; Gloria Hartung & Mary Jane LaLonde Gardens at Gantz Farm PRESENTED BY GARDENS AT GANTZ FARM VOLUNTEERS The Gardens at Gantz Farm is a four season public herb garden within the Grove City Park System supported by a volunteer group through fundraising, education, and charitable efforts. the gardens provide a unique look at horticulture throughout time. Park staff and volunteers have developed three main gardens to demonstrate a wide range of gardening styles: The Garden of Yesterday, The Garden of Today and the Garden of Tomorrow.

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Win a Getaway!

Win a 2021 or 2022 South Dakota Vacation by entering the SOUTH DAKOTA GREAT GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES! Half the fun of a vacation is the anticipation, especially when you’re looking forward to visiting South Dakota’s great places. Enter for a chance to win a $3,500 travel voucher, good for one unforgettable adventure. See the iconic 60-foot stone faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Get a rare chance to see creation in action at Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest in-progress mountain carving.

Wander the otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park. Experience history that is alive and waiting for you, from the area’s Native American residents to the Wild West. There’s no other place where you can check so many things off your bucket list.

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE WINNER WILL BE AWARDED A $3,500 TRAVEL VOUCHER TO FUND THEIR ADVENTURE. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2021.

Limit of one entry per person and you must be at the Legal Age of Majority for your state (18 in most cases) or older to enter.

For valid use of the voucher, book your trip by December 31, 2021, and travel by December 31, 2022.

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Find the Top 5 Gardens Gardens throughout Wisconsin bring peace and natural beauty to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Our pick for the top 5 public gardens around the state:

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

MADISON - Olbrich is famous for its Thai pavilion, a gift from the king of Thailand, and the surrounding Thai garden. There’s a great rose garden, too, among Olbrich’s 16 acres. The gardens won the prestigious Award for Garden Excellence of the American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta in 2005.

Boerner Botanical Gardens

HALES CORNERS - These stately gardens, patterned after a typical English country garden, feature broad expanses of lawn

and statuary and structures produced in the 1930s by artists and workers of the Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps. The rose garden offers beautiful views of the 1,000acre arboretum of Whitnall Park.

Rotary Botanical Gardens

JANESVILLE - Rotary Botanical Gardens is an award winning 20-acre, non-profit botanic showcase with over 20 different garden styles and 4,000 varieties of plants.

The Gardens is home to many dramatic and internationally themed gardens, including Japanese, Scottish, French Formal, Italian and English Cottage Gardens.

Paine Art Center and Gardens OSHKOSH - One of the 20 gardens in this 3-acre site is modeled

after a garden in King Henry the Eighth’s Hampton Court Palace near London. The rest of the exquisite gardens surround the art center, which is located in a Tudor revival mansion built in 1927 by a lumber baron. The rose garden features 100 varieties of roses.

Green Bay Botanical Gardens GREEN BAY - These 47-acre gardens, opened in 1996 at the former site of an orchard, are particularly beautiful in spring, when tulips and other flowering bulbs bloom beneath the apple blossoms. The four-seasons garden is delightful even in winter.

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Create Memories

OWENSBORO - One of the best things about an extended weekend getaway is to create memories to take home and cherish for years to come. What better way is there to complete that task than to find a beautiful place to take family photographs?

I found such a place at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden recently. There are 12 themed gardens on the nine acres with various props for a beautiful backdrop. New this year is a faux set of French Doors that are placed strategically around the gardens based on what is blooming at the time.

The doors are meant to frame or give points of reference to enhance your photo.

Another unique backdrop is a giant metal basket with a “mov-

ing” butterfly on the handle.

The sculpture was dedicated in memory of Marjorie M. Hager, a longtime supporter of the gardens.

In 1993 a Master Gardener’s class in Daviess County dreamed of creating a botanical garden. Pursuing this dream Dr. and Mrs. William Tyler donated approximately 8.5 acres to the City of Owensboro for the start of the garden. Celebrating a successful 26 years, great things are in store for this year including the development of eight more acres, a welcome center and more!

Admission is $5 per person, free for garden members. Open hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informaiton, visit https:// www.wkbg.org/

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Soak in the Beauty

Soak Up The Natural Beauty of The Carolinas near Fayetteville on your next extended weekend getaway.

Nature lovers can take refuge in the Fayetteville area’s breathtaking landscapes and environmental wonders. There is no better time to explore these assets than spring.

Filled with cultivated gardens, wildflowers, nature trails, numerous species of native plants and more, the Cape Fear Botanical Garden also showcases special exhibits and events. Founded in 1989, Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a natural beauty situated on 80 acres between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek just two miles from downtown Fayetteville. Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s highlights include Camellia, Daylilly and Shade Gardens, Butterfly Stroll and Children’s Garden and the Heritage Garden featuring an 1886 homestead and agricultural struc-

tures.

In nearby Spring Lake, Carvers Creek State Park offers acres of walking trails in the rare Longleaf pine ecosystem. The area is home to many endangered species. View the historic Long Valley Farm, the winter estate of James Stillman Rockefeller. The Cape Fear River Trail, a 5.3-mile trail that runs adjacent to the Cape Fear River, is part of the East Coast Greenway.

This greenway is an urban alternative to the Appalachian Trail.

More Outdoor Experiences.

The Cape Fear Botanical Garden conducts environmental education programs for people of all ages, including guided tours of the Garden, therapeutic horticulture workshops, field trips, classroom programs at local schools, camps, and public programs for children, families, and adults. Check out the calendar for upcoming programs and events! Call 910-486-0221 x 43

to schedule a field trip, adult day trip, or guided tour of the Garden. https://www.capefearbg.org/ Upcoming Events

March 27: Dog Day in the Garden – sponsored by: Riverbark Veterinary Hospital and Pet Retreat – 11 am – 5 pm April 17: Gardenmania – Garden Festival – 10 am – 4 pm May 14: Rooted Women’s Event – presented by: Cape Fear Valley Health – 1-9 pm June 5: Pondamania – Children’s Art Festival – presented by:

Cape Fear Valley Health – 10 am – 4 pm

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Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The 9,100-acre property includes several themed gardens featuring American figurative sculptures, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on the property.

Brookgreen Gardens contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country, displayed in a stunning garden setting, three galleries and a visible storage and research facility.

The collection contains over 2,000 works by 430 artists and in the words of Wayne Craven, author of the book, Sculpture in America, it is “unequaled in its size, focus on figurative works, visibility of the sculpture to the visitor, and integration within a garden setting.”

Indoor galleries, such as those in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion, present exhibits of smaller sculptures, as well as paintings, etchings, and other artworks by internationally-renowned artists. Often including works on loan from museums and private collections around the world, these exhibits give visitors an opportunity to see many important works of art.

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Oak trees that were planted in the early 1700s when today’s Brookgreen Gardens was four thriving rice plantations.

The four wings of the butterfly garden offer many horticultural surprises and delights as you move deeper into the Huntington Sculpture Garden.

The most notable are the Dorothy P. Peace Garden Room for Children located in the lower right wing and the Kitchen Garden found in the lower left wing. The Brenda W. Rosen Carolina Terrace Garden has a spectacular array of perennials, roses, shrubs and mature trees.

Three additional major gardens departed from the butterfly design with the focus on a formality not seen up to this point in the Gardens.

The Palmetto Garden, named for the use of Sabal palmetto, South Carolina’s state tree, was completed in 1950.

The whimsical Fountain of the Muses Garden, displays the sculpture of the same name and takes bold garden design to new heights.

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At Gaylord Opryland Resort

Daily, from March 12 through May 16, get ready to Spring It On with an extended weekend getawy itinerary full of family-friendly seasonal escapes in Nashville!

With our Once Upon A Spring events and activities, including an all-new interactive live show – Paint Me A Fairytale, Spring-inspired scavenger hunts, art activities, cookie decorating, live entertainment, and more. This is a perfect destination for the whole family to spend for a much need Spring Break.

Bursts of color and flashes of magic bring classic fairytales to life in this interactive storytelling adventure, Paint Me A Fairytale. Be drawn to the magic as Mother Goose herself paints to life some of your storybook favorites, including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack & The Beanstalk and The Princess and the Pea. Showing Fri. - Sun during the season, tickets are $15 and location is at the Water’s Edge in the Delta atrium.

Other activities include a Spring-A-Long Scavenger Hunt where kids and adults become real-life explorers as they navigate the resort for clues to earn a special prize. Decorate sweet treats at Sunshine and Sprinkles Cookie Decorating.

The Delta Boat EGG-stra Fun theme indoor cruise is not your tra-

ditional egg hunt!

(Thursdays-Sundays, from March 12 – April 4 only) Meet and Greet the Easter Bunny for a socially-distanced photo to capture the memorable moment.

Photo packages by DEI are available.

(Thursdays-Sundays, March 12 – April 4 only) Let your inner kid blossom with games and trivia at the Spring Family Fun Zone.

Unwind at Color Between the Wines with colored pencils, coloring pages and wines from a featured cellar. Set sail aboard the mighty General Jackson Showboat for a midday lunch or evening dinner show, both including a live Broadway-style stage show Move, shake, dance and celebrate at a socially-distanced Hop-Along Dance Party.

The Wildlife Rescue Experience presented by bubly™ guides guests throughout the resort to track down endangered species and help ensure that they are monitored for their protection. The free adventure highlights indigenous animals from Tennessee and, with the magic of augmented reality, brings them to life before the participants’ eyes.

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Vibrant floral displays and décor make a peaceful setting to explore throughout the resort.

Stroll the resort on a guided Green Leaf Tour to learn about the atrium’s unique species of plants.

Don’t miss the Hydrobeats Delta Atrium Fountain Show.

During a scenic Spring Riverboat Ride inside the 4.5-acre Delta atrium, learn about the resort’s incredible plant and fish life.

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Go, See, Do

Colonial Heights

COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Hundreds of Experts and thousands of ideas are to take place at the Tri Cities Home and Garden Show. Sponsored and hosted by the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, you are sure to find something new for your home - indoors and outdoors!

For one weekend, you’ll find wall-to-wall displays and exhibits. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak directly with experts and receive the advice and inspiration you need to turn your dream home or other home improvement project into a reality.

Learn the latest trends in design, product offerings, maintenance tips, and more on everything to do with kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing, flooring, home security, water conditioning, insulation, windows and exterior products, and much more.

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or landscapers AND shop and save on products, services and décor from over 100 exhibitors! There are hundreds of home improvement ideas, along with outdoor living displays and beautifully themed gardens!

Mark your calendars today for May 21 and 22 to attend at the Former Sears Building in Southpark Mall.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Admission is free. However, reservations are required and available on eventbrite.com or https://www.tricitieshomeandgardenshow.com/ due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Remember, it’s Hundreds of Experts! Thousands of Ideas!

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Stop and Smell the Roses

HUNTINGTON - The Ritter Park Rose Garden has been voted one of the country’s best rose gardens numerous times and features over 3000 roses. Each year several AARS winning roses are planted in the Rose Garden in order to continue its beauty and award worthiness. The garden is full of nature and walking paths to explore. In the spring and summer, the garden bursts into color with the thousands of beautiful roses.

Normally achieving “full bloom” status from the second weekend in May to mid June, the Rose Garden is a favorite

destination for weddings, baby and bridal showers and family get-togethers all season long. The stonework in the gardens makes it feel like a place in a storybook.

View rental as well. All alcohol served must stay inside the Room With A View.

The garden is open from 8 a.m. until dark. There’s plenty of The Rose Garden’s Room With beauty in the rest of Ritter Park as A View is also available for rent, well, so take a few hours to relax and is utilized for meetings, baby and explore this oasis in the city! and bridal showers or smaller For more information, visit parties and get-togethers. Many https://ghprd.org/index.php/ brides have chosen the Ritter Park rose-garden Rose Garden and the Room With A View together for the perfect wedding and reception. The room has an outdoor deck area with For more information spectacular views of the grounds. on West Virginia A separate galley style kitchen is available with the Room With A

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