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Open Days Program Garden Tour & Lecture

Self-guided tour of private Chilmark Garden plus rhododendron lecture on May 28th.

Two events in Chilmark on May 28:
What:
The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program
Explore Blueberry Ridge garden in Chilmark, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. Featuring more than 1,200 rhododendrons, Japanese maples, and hydrangeas, plus additional collections of mountain laurel, epimediums, and tree peonies, and sweetgum trees.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Blueberry Ridge Garden, 19 Blueberry Ridge Lane, Chilmark, MA

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Cost: $7 per person; children 12 and under are free

For More Information: See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442

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--PLUS--
Digging Deeper:
The Dexter Rhododendrons in a Collector’s Garden,” with Peter Norris
At their peak bloom and fragrance, Peter will introduce participants to many of Charles Owen Dexter’s spectacular rhododendron hybrids, and tell the fascinating story of this individual and the efforts to preserve his creations.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Blueberry Ridge Garden, 19 Blueberry Ridge Lane, Chilmark, MA

Cost: $20 per person; $15 for Garden Conservancy members. Registration required; space is limited.

For More Information: See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442

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