Enjoy spring in Holden’s gardens
The gardens come alive with color in the spring, and May is the perfect time to tour Holden’s gardens
Whether you are looking for a seasonal pick-me-up after a long, cold winter; inspiration for your own home gardening projects; or the opportunity to learn a little more about the plants that thrive in Holden’s gardens, our spring garden tours are a great opportunity to see the gardens with an expert guide.
From the diverse plantings at Lantern Court to the rare opportunity to see the results of years of rhododendron hybridizing efforts at the David G. Leach Research Station, there is so much to see and do at Holden this spring.
This year, Holden will also be visiting a beautiful garden created by one of its neighbors. Come along and take advantage of this unique opportunity to tour a private garden with Tom Buchter, Holden’s director of horticulture, and discover how to create a successful garden of your own. See Creating a Successful Garden below.
The Gardens of Lantern Court
Wednesdays, May 7 - June 25
2-3pm
Follow our expert guide each Wednesday on this peaceful afternoon tour through the sights and sounds of the enchanting gardens at Lantern Court. The house is not open during this time. No need to pre-register. The tour is free for members and included with
gate admission for nonmembers
Spring Highlight Tours
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-June 29
2-3:30pm
Enjoy a guided walk among the collections, gardens and natural areas while learning about Holden’s history and programming. This is an easy, one-mile walk. Free for members and included with gate admission for nonmembers. Tours leave from the Warren H. Corning Visitor Center. Registration encouraged. HIK119
Spring Blooms at the Leach Research Station
Sunday, May 11 and 18
Saturday, May 17
9am-4pm
Take advantage of this rare chance to visit Holden’s David G. Leach Research Station in Madison. Spring arrives a little later here bringing daffodils, trilliums, cherries, magnolias, dogwoods, and small-leaved rhododendrons. Guided tours are available every hour on the hour. Last tour begins at 3pm. Tours of the Leach Research Station are free, but registration is required. Directions will be sent upon registration. HOR501
Creating a Successful Garden
Saturday, May 17 and June 21
9-11am
Visit a thoughtfully designed private garden and learn how to apply the principles of garden design, including paths, paving materials, garden features, statuary and shelters as well as the use of trees, shrubs, bulbs, groundcovers and perennials. This is an all weather event, sturdy walking shoes required. Prompt registration suggested. $15 members, each date, $21 nonmembers, each date. HOR570