Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners present their annual Trails & Trellises Garden Tour from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (rain or shine) Saturday, April 26.
Pam & Freddie Gruner Garden – 1155 Alvin Miller Rd, Minden
Pam Gruner’s garden, cultivated over 40 years, features vibrant spring blooms, thousands of bulbs, and a raised vegetable garden. Whimsical gnomes and rabbits peek from the flowers, while a new native rock water feature adds charm. With 700 more bulbs planted last fall, the garden offers a stunning display, especially in spring, for lovers of crocus, daffodils, and snow glories.
Plant Sale: wide variety of perennials and bulbs will be available for sale at The Gruner Garden.
Jimmy & Lynn May Garden – 150 May Lane, Homer
The May Garden offers a serene escape with heirloom plants, native species, and butterfly garden. Visitors can explore wooded trails, a secluded pond, and enjoy the view from the back porch surrounded by maples, azaleas, and tropical plants. Rockers on the front porch provide a peaceful spot to take in the sweeping vistas of hills, ponds, and grazing cattle.
Patti & Tommy Bourne Garden – 12990 Hwy 9, Homer
At the home of Master Gardener Patti and Tommy Bourne, visitors are greeted by a meticulously cared-for yard, complete with vibrant flower beds filled with an assortment of flowers, shrubs, and hanging fern pots. Adding a unique twist, Patti’s husband proudly showcases his collection of antique cars. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the antique car barn, making this a perfect blend of garden beauty and a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Janice Plummer Garden – 289 Coleman Loop, Homer
The Plummer Garden is a vibrant lakeside oasis highlighted by striking azaleas, hydrangeas, loropetalum, sweet olive, and acuba japonica. Flower beds are filled with day lilies, platycodone, echinacea, and blue salvia, while oak trees stand surrounded by hostas and ferns. Near the lake, a beautiful rose garden complements more azaleas, zinnias, marigolds, and begonias. The expansive deck and garden spaces feature potted hibiscus, macho ferns, and exotic plants. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 from any Master Gardener or by contacting the Webster Parish Ext. Office or Claiborne Parish Ext. Office.
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