Richmond’s Historic Garden Week in full bloom

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Historic Garden Week is returning to the river city with bigger, better blooms. This week highlights stunning gardens and homes in the Richmond area to support the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s public gardens.

Fifteen stunning homes across Richmond will be showcased during this year’s Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) Historic Garden Week. Garden enthusiasts are invited to attend tours exploring exquisite properties and landscape gardens. Tours feature historic properties, unique gardens, and interesting renovated spaces. Ticket holders will receive an intimate look at some of Richmond’s most carefully curated areas, developed over years of care and expertise.

The tours are scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th, in Lower Tuckahoe, for the first time; on Pope Avenue in Northside on Wednesday, April 30th; and on Thursday, May 1st, in Chatham Hills off Cary Street Road. This year, attendees can explore a breathtaking hosta garden featuring 700 species that overlooks a tranquil pond and an antique grass tennis court. Another highlight of the tour is an exquisite chicken coop built to house a prestigious flock.

In addition to the garden tours, guests are invited to visit historic Tuckahoe on Tuesday for a sale of historic and native plants. There, guests can acquire new landscaping elements and receive expert advice on enhancing their gardens.

“Every year we open properties for Historic Garden Week, but each year the tours are different. This year’s tours will offer a truly unique experience. Spectacular flower arrangements throughout each home are created by GCV garden club members emphasizing seasonal, garden-grown material, as well as plants that are native to Virginia. Many of the botanicals on display are from their own gardens,” said Katherine Mitchell, Richmond Tour Co-Chair. “An added benefit to this year’s itinerary is that the houses on each tour are walking distance from each other. It’s a great opportunity to make a day of it and enjoy the spring weather.”

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