It’s Time For The 2011 Garden Tour

On Saturday, June 11 garden lovers everywhere have the opportunity to get -up close and personal- with some of the finest gardens in the Yakima Valley during the Yakima Area Arboretum's annual Garden Tour. Get inspired as you stroll amongst stunning perennial beds, down cobbled pathways, past Koi ponds, and through rose covered archways.

The Garden Tour reflects the artistry, passion, and dreams of individuals who use their gardens as their canvas and plants as their medium. From the "Eclectic Whimsy" of Claudia Tabayoyon's in-town garden packed with collectibles, to the expansive views, lawns, and berms of the Forney's garden "Berms, Rocks, and Roses." The Yakima Area Arboretum's annual Garden Tour offers something special for everyone to take pleasure in.

All proceeds from the Garden Tour go to support the Yakima Area Arboretum's many plant collections and educational programs. Tickets are $20 per person and with an additional $15, a boxed lunch can be pre-ordered and enjoyed poolside in the garden of Priscilla and Steve Forney.