Lititz, PA (Vocus) August 16, 2010
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Virginia Celebrates 75th Historic Garden Week
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Richmond, Va. (Vocus) March 21, 2008
Virginia invites all garden fanatics and history buffs to live passionately this spring during the 75th anniversary Historic Garden Week. Perennial passions bloom April 19-27, 2008 with nearly 40 regional tours at more than 200 private homes and gardens and iconic historic sites such as Monticello, Mount Vernon, Montpelier and others. Historic Garden Week is the oldest and largest statewide home and garden tour event in the country.
?Historic Garden Week is a beautiful time to visit Virginia,? said Alisa Bailey, president & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. ?It?s the ultimate experience for people who are passionate about history and gardens and is a rare opportunity to step inside some of Virginia?s most prestigious private homes.?
Beginning April 19, regions across Virginia will host garden tours throughout the week. Each tour features four to seven sites, including private homes and public attractions, exquisite flower arrangements, and gracious hostesses. Tours will showcase formal gardens, walled gardens, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, annual and perennial gardens, herb gardens, water gardens, and even secret gardens.
Stunning architecture from the mid-1600s to the 21st century will star along-side the flowers and manicured landscapes of Virginia?s historic gardens. Homes and attractions are filled with exceptional artwork and antiques, adding to the style and grace of Historic Garden Week tours. Many houses have interesting family histories intertwined with the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Victorian era.
Special events, such as wine tasting and touring at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, make Historic Garden week a must for those with a green thumb. In Martinsville in Southern Virginia, garden week visitors can enjoy a special lunch at the Martinsville Speedway and a tour of the track. In Charlottesville, Monticello?s horticulturists will give special lectures on Thomas Jefferson?s gardening techniques.
The Garden Club of Virginia organizes Historic Garden Week, with proceeds going towards the preservation of historic gardens across the state. The Garden Club of Virginia has restored more than 40 gardens including the Annie DuPont Gardens at Montpelier, Monticello, and the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson in Staunton.
Several of Virginia?s historic B&Bs and hotels are offering special Garden Week Travel Packages in honor of the 75th anniversary event and are available at http://www.Virginia.org.
Tickets for Historic Garden Week tours range from $ 10 – $ 40. To begin planning a trip to Live Passionately in Virginia for Historic Garden Week and learn more about Garden Week travel packages, go to http://www.Virginia.org or call 1-800-VISITVA to request a Live Passionately ? Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide.
Nation?s Newest Botanical Garden Welcomes 100,000th Visitor
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Naples, FL (Vocus) November 29, 2010
Just one year after re-opening its Garden gates to the public as a 170-acre botanical garden, Naples Botanical Garden celebrates the 100,000th visitor, Carol Banaszak. Carol along with her husband Ed Banaszak heard about the Garden through a friend who serves as one of the more than 600 Garden volunteers. As avid plant lovers, especially Ed who has filled their home?s lanai with bromeliads and orchids, they embarked on their first visit to the Garden unaware of the landmark they were about to set. To honor the momentous occasion, the couple received a complimentary Family Membership and are already planning their next visit.
?Each visitor has contributed to make the Garden what it is today with their feedback and support,? said Brian Holley, executive director. ?We hope that as awareness of who we are and what we do spreads, our community will continue to grow.?
The Garden recently celebrated another significant occasion with the opening of three new gardens ? The Marcia and L. Bates Lea Asian Garden, Karen and Robert Scott Florida Garden (including the Buehler Family Foundation Enabling Garden) and Water Garden ? which complete the initial construction of the ?gardens with latitude? that represent landscapes and cultures from a specific latitudinal band around the globe (26 degrees North and 26 degrees South). First time visitors such as the Banaszaks and repeat visitors alike still find it difficult to choose a favorite though.
?It?s too hard to pick just one,? said Carol Banaszak upon returning from her first visit through the Garden. ?The Water Garden, the Thai Pavillion in the Lea Asian Garden and the Burle Marx Mosiac Plaza in the Brazilian Garden are all so beautiful!?
As season kicks-off the Garden is offering a robust schedule of events sure to attract even more visitors, both local and vacationing, including some new activities such as yoga, jazz concerts, movie nights and tastings. The signature events like the annual Trunk Show and the Flower Show, which Carol admitted she was especially looking forward to, will continue to expand with some new surprises as well.
About Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world-class garden paradise that features the flora and cultures of the tropics and subtropics between the latitudes of 26 degrees North and 26 degrees South including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and Florida. A hands-on interactive Children?s Garden along with 90 acres of beautifully restored natural habitats, walking trails and a Butterfly Garden offer educational entertainment and enjoyment for people of all ages. Founded in 1993, the Garden re-opened to the public in November 2009 after an extensive expansion. Regular hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day.
Visit our website for more information http://www.naplesgarden.org.
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Garden Artisans Announces the Classic Garden Elements
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Annapolis, MD (PRWEB) February 5, 2008
With outdoor living spaces becoming increasingly popular, homeowners everywhere are growing more style conscious. These homeowners are planting beautiful home gardens and creating casual outdoor spaces. As spring nears, many people will begin this garden planning process. Coinciding with this upcoming season, Garden Artisans proudly announces their new outdoor garden d
