Historic Garden Week in Virginia, 2012

"For one week every April, the Garden Club of Virginia invites visitors to more than 250 of Virginia's most picturesque gardens and private homes in the Old Dominion" (Garden Club of Virginia). There is no event quite like Historic Garden Week, as it celebrates both the vibrancy and history of the natural world encompassed by man-made gardens. During the week of April 21-28, 2012, indulge yourself in the sights and sounds of a floral adventure in the beautiful Commonwealth. (And don’t forget that there are many nearby BBAV inns to which you can return after your tour!) The following information about the garden tours is from the Garden Club of Virginia: Saturday April 21, 2012

• Clarke County
• Franklin
• Historic Ashland
• Lake Gaston - Bracey and Ebony
• Old Town Alexandria
• Olde Towne Portsmouth
• Staunton

Sunday April 22, 2012

• Albemarle County
• Chatham
• Middleburg and Upperville

Monday April 23, 2012

• Albemarle County
• Middleburg and Upperville

Tuesday April 24, 2012

• Arlington
• Fredericksburg
• Lynchburg
• Richmond: Ampthill / Wilton Area
• Williamsburg

Wednesday April 25, 2012

• Harrisonburg - Rockingham County
• Martinsville - Henry County
• Newport News - Hampton
• Northern Neck - Lancaster County
• Richmond - The Boulevard
• Virginia Beach

Thursday April 26, 2012

• Danville
• Norfolk
• Petersburg
• Richmond: Three Chopt / Westhampton Area

Friday April 27, 2012

• Middle Peninsula - Middlesex County

Saturday April 28, 2012

• Eastern Shore
• Gloucester - Mathews
• Lexington
• Orange County
• Roanoke

Visit the Historic Garden Week website for more information such as an overview of the week, a full-color guidebook, and photos of participating establishments.   [caption id="attachment_653" align="aligncenter" width="300"] ©BotMultichillT[/caption]    

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By Tara Stoll