The annual Smyrna Garden Tour is set to showcase the cream of the crop of the city's private gardens. This self-guided journey not only provides a glimpse into innovative garden designs but also supports the Keep Smyrna Beautiful initiative. Scheduled on a sunny spring weekend, the event promises a refreshing outdoor experience for everyone from the casual observer to the most dedicated green thumbs.
Visitors who snag a ticket get the chance to stroll through five private gardens that showcase Smyrna’s horticultural diversity. While wandering amongst the blooming beauty, attendees can sip on refreshments available in the Tea Room. According to the event details posted by the City of Smyrna, "Ticketholders explore five of Smyrna’s most beautiful, private gardens and have access to delicious refreshments at our Tea Room." This year's tour, educational as much as it is aesthetic, aims to inspire locals to pick up gardening tools and bring some of that lushness back to their own slices of earth.
Alongside the gardens, the Reed House is hosting a plant sale that's open to all, whether they're ticketed tour-goers or not. This addition expands the reach of the day's activities, giving all community members a chance to bring a piece of Smyrna's greenery into their own living spaces. The sale features a variety of plants, likely to appeal to any taste and skill level.
Proceeds from these events flow back into the community, funding Keep Smyrna Beautiful programs. These programs not only work to spruce up Smyrna but also seek to ingrain environmental stewardship within local hearts and minds. The City of Smyrna news release aptly notes, "Proceeds from this self-guided tour and plant sale support Keep Smyrna Beautiful programs."
