Carmel Clay Historical Society Executive Director Debbie Gangstad figures the annual Garden Tour is an excellent way to kick off the summer.
The CCHS Garden Tour, set for June 2-3, features four gardens on the east side of Carmel.
“It’s a very relaxed event,” Gangstad said.
It also kicks off summer fundraising. Gangstad said the nonprofit is getting closer to breaking ground on a new museum, possibly this summer. The Garden Tour, which is self-guided, helps support that mission.
The tour hours are 10 to 4 p.m. June 2 and 3. The wine and cheese evening tour is 5 to 9 p.m. June 2. A small glass of wine is available at each garden.
“The gardens are all different,” Gangstad said. “One is on a wooded lot. One features peonies in the garden. They bloomed early, but he has some more coming.”
Gangstad said it is a great time to speak with the gardeners for tips.
“It’s a community where people like to share their information,” Gangstad said. “They like everyone to be a gardener. One of the owners is a master gardener.”
Tour tickets are available at each garden. Tickets are $20 for day tours and $25 for the evening tour.
White’s Ace Hardware is the sponsor of the event. For more, visit carmelclayhistory.org/gardentour.
