The garden gates open in Boston’s South End for the annual South End Tour. This always-popular neighborhood event provides an opportunity to explore some of the South End’s most spectacular private outdoor spaces. Thread through alleys and walkways for a self-guided, behind-the-scenes look at gardens ranging from intimate, informal, and even quirky spaces designed by resident gardeners, to the work of noted landscape designers — many of which are open to the public only on the day of this tour. The tour rotates through the neighborhood opening new gardens every year. All proceeds support our gardens and educational programming throughout Boston’s gardens.

New this year, tour tickets will be advance purchase only for timed entry in order to avoid crowding within the tour sites. Trustees of Reservations members $28, nonmembers $35. Register HERE. For more information call 617-869-6720.