Southport, CT - Featuring several of Southport’s finest private gardens, this self-guided walking tour starts in the heart of the Village at Pequot Library. Pick up your tour program, browse local vendors on the Great Lawn, then wind your way through a floral adventure in an idyllic seaside New England neighborhood.
Early birds can enjoy coffee and nibbles from SoNo Bakery at 8:30 a.m. followed by a riveting 9:00 a.m. presentation by Nash Hill – Alfresco Living: How to Choose the Right Plants and Décor for Today’s Outdoor Lifestyle.
The Garden Stroll begins at 10:00 a.m. Local horticultural enthusiasts will be on hand at each site to guide you through the most notable features of these bountiful landscapes. This year’s self-paced Stroll highlights more than 10 of the community’s most picturesque gardens, including beds featured in Town & Country, Fairfield Living, and Fairfield Magazine, one of which has been recognized by the Archives of American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution.