The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County will host their 18th Annual Garden Tour “Colors Amid the Garden” on Saturday, May 22, 10am-5pm across five gardens in Downtown Marietta and East Cobb.
Whether you’re a gardener who wants to learn some new tips, or you enjoy the thought of a garden stroll on a lovely spring day, the Cobb Master Gardeners Tour welcomes all.
Interest in gardening went up during the pandemic.
Learn all things vegetables at the Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden.
“Attending the Annual Garden Tour is a great way to expand your gardening knowledge. Our UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are ready to share their expertise and lessons learned around all things gardening,” says Master Gardener and this year’s Chair, Bill Lovelace.
“Being a Master Gardener means embracing a lifetime of learning. It also means sharing what you learn and love with your community. We grow gardeners,” he continued.
All of the gardens showcase this year’s theme, Flying Colors Amid the Garden. Each venue tells a story of transformation of lots, big or small, into diverse habitats that welcome butterflies and pollinators, essential to a healthy ecosystem.
The Garden Tour features five gardens that exemplify the benefits and challenges of gardening in Cobb County. From bright, blooming flowers to ripe vegetable gardens, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore the five gardens in any order:
- Visit the Lopez Urban Garden (394 Freyer Drive NE, Marietta 30060) to learn how a small shade covered lot evolved into a garden blooming with bright colors, stone pathways, and a koi pond.
- Learn how to grow vegetables and see how a community garden can reshape a neighborhood at the Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden (271 Lemon Street, Marietta 30060).
- At the Demestihas Garden (3530 Knight Road, Marietta 30066) see how acres of hilly woodlands were preserved and developed into a sprawling nine-acre estate garden that celebrates cultural heritage, family and nature.
- Enjoy the sounds of nature and discover why this corner lot is a favorite place for the neighborhood children to explore and friends and family to relax at the tranquil Swearingin Garden (1500 Dansford Court North, Marietta 30062).
- With views over the rushing Chattahoochee River, the Doyle Garden (5631 Conway Drive, Marietta 30068) shows how Master Gardener training reshaped a property, resulting in bursts of color and a wildlife habitat certification.
Owen Esler, seven (7) is learning the fundamentals of digging in the dirt – wear gloves!
Proceeds from the Garden Tour are used to fund the educational programs and 18 community and demonstration gardens that the Cobb Master Gardener Volunteers support.
So, make a day of it! Come out and engage with others, be a part of the community, teach the kids about gardening, learn from the people around you, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 day of tour, children under 17 are FREE! Tickets can be purchased online at www.cobbmastergardeners.com or in person by cash or check at the UGA Cobb County Extension Office, Suite 200, 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta 30060. Monday-Friday, 8am–5pm.
Masks are required. Wear appropriate footwear as some gardens have stairs or multiple levels. No pets permitted. Rain or Shine!
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Apply today at www.cobbmastergardeners.com or contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at 770-528-4070.
