Anyone who has visited Encinitas in Northern San Diego County knows the people living in these communities LOVE their gardens! Most don't have a very manicured look - they often feel like the land that time forgot, with lush landscaping taking over fences, hydrants, telephones poles. It's no surprise that here, in this particular community, a tradition was established that celebrates and honors both the garden and the gardener.
Olivenhein garden from www.EncinitasGardenFestival.org
The Encinitas Garden Festival began in 2005 as part of an initiative of the City of Encinitas' Cultural Tourism committee. Hundreds of folks take self-guided walking tours of private gardens that individual homeowners are kind enough to share with the public at this special event. It also features a Gardeners' Marketplace offering all sorts of garden-related products including plants, tools, and garden art, and more. In addition, it includes several educational exhibits that teach visitors about gardening, the local watershed, the environment, and other important issues.
The festival is due to return this year on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 4 pm. Admission is $21 for adults and $7 for children, and tickets can be purchased in advance here. Don't miss it! These gardens are a true feast for the eyes!
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