Gamble Garden's Spring Tour: Neighborhood Gardens of Old Palo Alto April 25, 2008

Neighborhood Gardens of Old Palo Alto

The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, a community horticultural center, will hold its 23rd Annual Garden Tour, "Neighborhood Gardens of Old Palo Alto" on April 25 and 26, 2008, including a tour of 5 private Palo Alto gardens, plant sale, boutique, luncheon, garden experts, and self-guided tour of Gamble Garden.

The 2008 Gamble Garden Spring Tour is named Neighborhood Gardens of Old Palo Alto to indicate the location of the five special gardens in Palo Alto. Each one has unique plant life, design, sculpture and functions. They are vignettes of outdoor living in Northern California. All are conveniently located within walking distance of Gamble Garden. Each house and garden has been chosen for its creative style and wonderful design. All of the gardens feature outdoor living areas. Their sizes range from small and intimate to gardens separated into several design areas. There will be guides at each location to answer questions.

Lunch will be served al fresco on the Gamble Garden grounds from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $15 each.

The Gamble Garden Boutique and local vendors will be stocked with many special new items for the Tour, including distinctive garden and home decor accessories, gifts for Mother's Day, and unique items for personal use and hostess presents.

With great success in its second year, "Over the Garden Fence" returns this year with more choices of slightly used garden items, accessories and furniture.

The Gamble Plant Sale is always an anticipated feature of the Garden Tour. Many plants propagated by Gamble Garden volunteers from Gamble's own stock will be available for sale, plus succulents and drought tolerant plants, flowers and herbs from specialty nurseries. Garden experts will be on hand both days with tips and advice on how and where to grow the plants.

Fee: $30 members/$35 non-members/$40 days of event.

Official Website: http://www.gamblegarden.org