Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum invites you beyond the garden gate to tour this charming local property on Thursday, June 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. As part of a small and informal group, discover the Maddock Garden’s story and distinct collection of plants. See the landscape through the eyes of the owner and come away with new ideas and a fresh perspective. Each Intimate Garden Tour is unique, but all afford the opportunity to explore and ask questions.

The Maddock garden is an original Cape style home and garden, once used as a gardener’s cottage. In this magical garden you will find a breathtaking rose arbor, bordering a sunny perennial bed, which connects the greenhouse to the fernery. The fernery welcomes its guests with gifts of Trillium, Hosta, and native ferns. Native plantings, including spring ephemerals, and bulbs will delight. The newly constructed Lantern walk and quiet upper terrace are planted with Japanese maples, and assorted hydrangeas for late summer interest. A hard surface walkway around the garden makes for a pleasant stroll whatever the weather.

*In the case of heavy rain, participants will be notified of cancellations by phone. If you do not hear from us a few hours before the program start, the program will run as scheduled.  Directions to the site will be mailed a few weeks prior to the tour. Light refreshments will be served.  Registration is limited and required in advance. Call 401-253-2707, or email jmurphyedu@blithewold.org.  You may also log on to www.blithewold.org.  $30 Blithewold members, $35 non-members.