Whether you are an experienced or beginner gardener or simply enjoy beautiful landscapes, the 2025 NFMG self-guided Garden Tour is an opportunity to visit three gorgeous private gardens in Alpharetta and Roswell, Georgia and come away with ideas for your own garden.
“As Master Gardeners we love to share our love of gardening and plants! We are beginning a new tradition and opening our own gardens for public viewing every two years. I truly hope our visitors will spend a delightful afternoon strolling our garden pathways (including my own Zen Garden!) and enjoying our blooms and petals,” said Lee Cohen, 2025 NFMG Garden Tour Co-Chair. “Although our Garden Tour is a fundraiser (in addition to our popular Garden Faire), the Petals and Pathways Garden Tour’s main goal is to inspire, delight and educate the community. We hope you’ll join us!”
Begin the tour at any of the following three special Gardens:
Daylily Delight Garden (Roswell). A private refuge for inspiration, creativity, and a connection with nature, there are more than 375 unique cultivars of daylilies. This cottage garden is beautifully framed by meandering pathways, nature-inspired fence art, and flourishing flower beds of coneflowers, Shasta daisies, lilies, astilbes, and hostas. A handcrafted periwinkle blue garden shed serves as a focal point and a whimsical rabbit bench treasured by grandchildren adds a touch of playful charm.
Hydrangea Heaven Garden (Roswell). You’re greeted with the striking beauty of Japanese maples, yet it’s the breathtaking explosion of color in the back garden that truly captivates. A former French teacher inspired by her many travels through France, this Master Gardener’s central flower bed is a stunning masterpiece, showcasing over 100 hydrangea varieties, early summer jewels of pink, purple, magenta, blue and white. You’ll feel as though you’ve been transported to the enchanting gardens of France!
Zen-zation Water Garden (Alpharetta). Purple-hued plants and whimsical garden art bring charm to this Zen-inspired landscape. Hydrangeas and other flowering shrubs, Japanese maples, camellias, hydrangeas, azaleas, ajuga and more create a burst of colors that captivate and evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. A koi pond gently flows over stones and a quaint bridge invites visitors to explore winding pathways throughout the garden. Mature trees offer privacy and a serene retreat for quiet reflection. A graceful bamboo arch over the koi pond and waterfall adds melody and elegance to this enchanting space. With surprises awaiting at every turn, this garden is a feast for the senses.
Know before you go
Tickets for the tour may be purchased in advance through Eventbrite. The tickets are $25 for each guest 18 years of age and over. Visit the gardens in any order you choose. Master Gardener volunteers will be available during the tour to help guide you through these lovely residential gardens and answer any questions you may have regarding gardening. Music and “lite bites” will be provided at each garden. Be aware there are steps. The tour is not accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, or pets. Please wear comfortable shoes. The homes are closed to the public and there are no toilet facilities.
