Road Trips Gardeners no doubt know that some of the greatest painters in history were inspired by their gardens. Having a garden close to one’s home or studio is not only convenient for daily material …

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From the United States Postal Service
The natural beauty of American gardens is being celebrated by the U.S. Postal Service by issuing stamps that feature gardens ranging from botanical …

“Mansions in a Mill Town” is a day of visiting five historic properties in Roswell, Georgia. Set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, 2020, it includes Bullock Hall, Barrington Hall, Archibald Smith Plantation …

The annual plant sale takes place at Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, Georgia, April 17 and 18, 2020. Friday morning is members-only, but the public is welcomed Friday between 1 and 4:30 p.m., and …

Join a ranger for a First Friday Garden Walk from 10 to 11 a.m. today in Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Boulevard, Palm Coast, Florida.
No registration is required. And, if you miss …

The annual Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival takes place March 14 and 15, 2020, in Drexel Park, 1401 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia. Hours both days are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Like most community celebrations, there will …

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By the Discoverer Blog
Whether you’re trying to beat the summer heat beneath the leafy shade or escape the winter cold inside tropical greenhouses, botanical gardens are a popular year-round …

The Florida Azalea Festival is a two-day event held annually in Palatka, Florida, on the first weekend of March — this year, it’s March 7 and 8, 2020.
The festival celebrates the seasonal arrival of …

Warm your winter and bring on spring with the beauty and fragrance of Orchid Daze at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. Open now through April 12, 2020.
This year’s exhibition draws …

No matter where your travels take you in late March, Road Trips Gardeners, there’s probably an orchid show on your route — in the United States or in Canada.
Six scheduled for March 27, 28, and …