Explore Private Gardens In Doylestown Area

Explore five private gardens in Doylestown, Furlong, New Hope, Point Pleasant, and Wrightstown, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. Featuring reflecting pools with fountains, gardens surrounding a 1742 grist mill on the Tohickon Creek, formal borders, follies, gazebos, sizeable herb and vegetable gardens, and on-site nurseries for plant shopping.

When: Saturday, June 11; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (most locations)

Where: Visitors may begin at any of the following locations: Fordhook Farm of W. Atlee Burpee Co., 105 New Britain Road, Doylestown; Dark Hollow Farm, 937 Macclesfield Road, Furlong; Paxson Hill Farm, 3265 Comfort Road, New Hope; The Gardens at Mill Fleurs, 27 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant (guided tours only at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.); or Hortulus Farm, 60 Thompson Mill Road, Wrightstown.

Cost: $7 per garden; children 12 & under 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.