Garden tours are an entertaining way to glean tons of ideas for our own gardens. One of the things I like about these local tours is just that – they are LOCAL, and so all the ideas I take away will actually work here. Good ideas are available from magazines, of course, but they might be East Coast gardens – what do they know about gardening in the Pacific Northwest?
If you have no plans this weekend, might I make a suggestion for a local excursion? The Washington County Master Gardener Association are hosting their annual Open Gardens day, on Saturday, July 10th, 10 am – 4 pm. This free self-guided tour opens the garden gate on ten local gardens. You will see how these master gardeners are:
- incorporating edibles into their decorative landscapes
- practicing sustainable gardening techniques
- creating productive raised beds to feed their families
- designing intimate outdoor living spaces in which to entertain family and friends
- and much more!
Check out the full garden descriptions, and get directions for this fun, FREE tour at the Washington County Master Gardener website: http://www.zsquared.net/gardentour2010













































