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Fueling America’s passion for gardens, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program is the only nationwide garden visiting program. We're a nationwide community of gardeners and garden enthusiasts teaching and inspiring each other and the public. From expert to novice, there is no better way to improve as a gardener than by experiencing a diverse range of gardens, and gardening traditions, firsthand. 

Since 1995, Open Days has welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors into thousands of inspired private landscapes—from urban rooftops to organic farms, historic estates, to innovative suburban lots—in 41 states. 

Open Days have become The Garden Conservancy’s best-known and most beloved program, and it is made possible by the hard work and generous support of hundreds of volunteers, garden hosts, and visitors. The Garden Conservancy is delighted to showcase America’s diverse regional horticultural and stylistic expressions for all to enjoy, and we hope to see you at an Open Day soon!

Tickets will be released online approximately two months in advance of an Open Day, around the first of the month. For 2024, our anticipated release dates are:

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Home for the holidays extravaganza.

“The day was crystal clear after the rain, and the Friends and their guests on the Great Lawn reminded me of a beautiful Monet painting, but the best evidence of the success of the Garden Tour were the totally empty cookie trays in the Pool Pavilion,” remarked Joan Selwyn, the founder of the Friends. Our annual Garden Tour raises much needed funds for the preservation and restoration of our beloved Virginia Robinson Gardens. Thanks to our terrific Garden Tour co-chairs Elaine Stein and Katie Marsano, the 2022 Garden Tour, Home for the Holidays Extravaganza on November 5 was a fabulous day, filled with beauty and inspiration. It was a labor of love not only for our co-chairs, but also for our wonderful President Betty Goldstein, and our very talented and dedicated Garden Tour Committee, Superintendent Diane Sipos, volunteers, docents, curator April Walton and our County staff, and Member Relations & Administrative Manager Barbara Remedios.

The tour included two stunning private gardens, thanks to Maralee Beck and Jeanne Anderson, who worked tirelessly with our generous hosts, longtime Patrons of the Friends, and our enthusiastic volunteers to present these very special gardens, both offering spectacular views of the golf course of the Riviera Country Club.

The original concept of the first garden was conceived by the renowned Belgian firm Wirtz international and was subsequently translated by the very talented garden designer Lisa Zeder. Working in tandem with the Wirtzes, Lisa used hedges of Japanese boxwood and Carolina cherry to shape the spaces into a series of serene green terraces, each offering a different view. Water features, flowering trees and shrubs enliven the garden space while delicate roses emerge from billowing hedges in this Certified Wildlife Habitat sanctuary. Another very dramatic addition to the landscape is the work of visionary light artist James Turrell. He installed a light pavilion overlooking the swimming pool, which reflects a 45-minute cycle of colors changing from green to blue to pink to orange, bringing enjoyment to friends and neighbors all along the ridge.

The second garden was created and shared generously by the owner who, with the help of landscape designer March Wiseley , transformed the craftsman-influenced home to epitomize California’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle. From the street entrance, you are embraced by the owner’s passion for roses. As you walk through the house, the very private feeling opens up to dazzling views of the golf club and a backyard tailored for entertaining. A huge Coral tree, hydrangeas, azaleas, and camellias decorate the space, and various tables allow seatings to venture from the outdoor dining option to the covered patio. The landscape reflects water-wise strategies with style and elegance in a terraced garden while a fruit and flower cutting garden allows the signature Southern California delights of citrus, figs, and floral experiments to flourish.

After viewing these remarkable estates, the guests enjoyed the Virginia Robinson Gardens where select rooms of the house and exterior spaces were transformed by top florists and designers. Always a highlight of Garden Tour, and thanks to Kerstin Royce who selects the florists, these dazzling floral displays never fail to delight and inspire the attendees.

A new member of the Friends, Virginia Newman  decorated the Front Entrance with holiday-themed conical topiaries festooned with white doves and pinecones in decorative urns. These glorious “Morgan Della Robbia Planters” are resin reproductions cast from old-world estate originals, created by Virginia’s company, Pennoyer Newman. An ivy topiary decorated with white orchids and carnations resting on Mrs. Robinson’s decorative monkey garden ornament (also cast by Virginia from the original), further enhanced the festive theme.

Nearby, Superintendent Emeritus Timothy Lindsay arranged a colorful display of cheerful yellow and red chrysanthemums, pink echeveria, and clipped boxwood balls.

Lynne Vinkovic of Rose Lane Farms’ luscious and enticing bouquets of roses graced the Great Hall while Hannah Melde created a striking autumnal arrangement titled “Golden Heron.”

The Yellow Salon was adorned with many stunning fall vignettes featuring lit candles, gourds, pumpkins, pinecones, golden acorns, peonies, roses, and other flowers and foliage masterfully designed by Hilary Bein Florals. The dazzling mantle was simply glorious with the most ravishing arrangement of roses in golden urns flanking either side of a gilded rococo clock. Pianist Gere Fennelly added to the magical scene with her lovely tunes.

Multiple pretty bouquets of deep red roses with ferns and foliage created by Friends member Jelena Trifunovic of Viola Floral continued the romantic holiday theme in the Guest Room.

In the Library, Jean-Pascal Lemire created a harmonious melange of chrysanthemums, roses and other flowers in fall colors in turquoise vases, a complementary color that enhanced the vibrancy of the flowers. Kathleen Spiegelman and Todd Mangiafico of Kathleen Spiegelman Design Studio enlivened the library space with sumptuous golden candlesticks. On the Library Terrace, Kathleen displayed handsome outdoor furniture and golden lanterns hanging from a tree while Debra Matsumoto’s bouquet of roses and other flowers in soft pink, apricot, and burgundy hues, accented with greens, was a vision of delightful beauty on Kathleen’s old country antique table. Also decorating the space were Jean-Pascal’s lovely floral variations in square boxes, showing patterns of repeating roses among dried flowers.

Bedecked with bright orange berries, red, white, and pink roses and contrasting green foliage, the Dining Room table decorated by florist George Martinez of George’s Garden was a vision of holiday opulence and warmth. Caroline Bender of CB Lifestyle complemented the rich floral display with beautifully patterned plates, gilded flatware, twist candles and many other elegant accessories that embellished the sparkling tablescape.

George and Caroline continued their enchanting collaboration on the table in the Loggia. The flowered tablecloth, green and burgundy glasses, plates decorated with butterflies, pink gingham napkins, and the white and black swan “boats” created the prettiest of scenes. Exquisite arrangements of deep red, pink, and blue florals with dancing stems of yellow flowers in golden vases echoed the vibrant colors in the chintz tablecloth.

On the Back Patio, Tim Lindsay created a colorful and striking vignette with differing pots, plants, and textures. Tim explained, “It is a ‘potted plant display’ of succulent plants, with the exception of the two potted petunia plants I used to figuratively bring the Robinson concrete monkey to life. I played with colors and textures that complemented and contrasted the shutter color, while simultaneously playing the animate (the plants) off of the inanimate objects -- the teak sideboard, shutters and the ‘found' piece of driftwood.”

In the Pool Pavilion, Friends member March Wiseley, representing the Bel Air Garden Club, presented a stunning Christmas tableau replete with creative and opulent multiple arrangements. Each one starred a different plant or fruit ranging from pears; to pomegranates; roses with ivy; lemons; and even a “topiary” of pinecones.

On the opposite side of the room, Mary Lu Tuthill and Devon Williams, representing the Brentwood Garden Club, displayed a cheerful and tropical Hawaiian Christmas vignette with birds of paradise, exotic orchids, ferns, decorative shells and silvery balls. The lovely woven basket containers and the various plants with their reddish pink and fuchsia hues provided a lively contrast to the lush greenery.

On the table of the Silent Auction, Amanda Gray of Florals by Amanda created a graceful bouquet of roses and other flowers in soft fall colors with trailing leaves framing the florals in a tall, elegant silver vase.

In the Galleria, a Christmas tree decorated by Haven & Co. was a dazzling vision of white and gold elegance! The beautifully decorated gift boxes at the foot of the tree and merry Santas on a white sled completed the cheery wintry scene.

After seeing all these luxurious displays, the attendees then sat at tables with festive centerpieces made by the Garden Tour Committee on the Great Lawn. They enjoyed a superb and an outstanding luncheon catered by Sean Murphy Catering & Events. Overseen by Elaine, and prepared by chef Trevor Zimmerman, the menu featured a blueberry balsamic salmon with a spicy mango-jicama slaw, a charred citrus chicken with a chimichurri relish, a wild arugula salad, a sugar snap pea, quinoa and farro salad, artisan bread, and an apple pomegranate crumble tart which completed this delicious repast.

The pièce de résistance was the sumptuous dessert table in the Pool Pavilion overseen by President Betty Goldstein and Nicole Antoine. The table was adorned abundantly with floral displays, fruit, and decorative touches by Jelena and Katie. The desserts featured an array of tantalizing cookies baked by the Friends and served on elegant silver trays. Adding to the culinary delights were delectable chocolates by andSons Chocolatiers from Beverly Hills. And last, but not least, the signature Garden Tour coconut cake, crowned with luscious red roses on top, was a hit with the attendees.

The silent auction chaired by Jeanne Anderson and with the help of Lynn Whitaker and Suz Landay was very popular. From stays at the Bel Air Hotel and Beverly Hills Hotel, a Tristar Plus E-Bike, a brunch at a historic Hancock Park home, a scarf designed by Joan Selwyn, a tour of the Huntington Gardens by Tim Lindsay to donations from vendors, there were many exciting items on which to bid.

The holiday boutique, chaired by Stacy Klines and with the help of Katie Marsano, Nicole Antoine, Susan Finkelman, Patti Reinstein, Andrea Layne, and Anna Koral, featured terrific vendors. The attendees excitedly shopped exquisite items with 20% of the sale proceeds donated to Robinson Gardens.

As a fun memento of the day, guests had the opportunity to have a picture taken of them by Shutterbox Photo Booth in front of the Display Rose Garden.

Betty concluded, "The perfect weather set the tone for the November Garden Tour. I heard only amazing comments about the beauty of the outside gardens, and there were special surprises at every turn. Robinson Gardens once again turned into a wonderland with the help of the many florists and vendors. One of the highlights, new this year, was the silver service dessert table in the Pool Pavilion with displays of dozens of cookies, amazing candies, and of course our signature coconut cake. The day was a feast for the eyes and appetite."

Katie added, “There is something particularly joyful when charged with a task wrought with challenges only to have it exceed all expectations. From the beginning, Garden Tour 2022 was unpredictable; a new COVID variant caused a postponement of the event, a drought shifted it once again, and finally a water ban added another wrinkle. Despite the uncertainty, the Garden Tour Committee continued to be nimble and created a distinctive event embracing both the gardens and the holidays. I am indebted to my chair, Elaine Stein, for her good nature and endless well of humor and our incredibly dedicated Garden Tour Committee and VRG Staff. I have a deep sense of pride for what we accomplished together.”

We are so thankful to our fabulous President, co-chairs, committee members, docents and volunteers, Superintendent and County staff, the very talented florists and designers, and generous hosts of the private gardens for giving us such a superlative and magical day.

And all for a worthy cause – preserving the Virginia Robinson Gardens and the Children’s Science Programs, including the very successful and popular Children’s Outreach Program , where children are educated and inspired by the beauty, serenity, and the splendor of the Gardens.

Please save the date for our next Garden Tour Back in Bloom on May 20, 2023!

Post by Linda Meadows Friends of Robinson Gardens Board Member and Editor of the Happenings Photos by Linda Meadows, Katie Marsano, Ron and Elaine Stein, Emina Darakjy, Kerstin Royce, Kate Romero, Sharon Gart, and Dana Reston

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The White   House Announces 2022 Springtime   Events

Today, the President and First Lady are pleased to announce plans for the following springtime events: Spring Garden Tours and the White House Easter Egg Roll.   

SPRING GARDEN TOURS 

The President and First Lady will continue the annual tradition of opening the White House gardens and South Grounds to members of the public for Spring Garden Tours. This season’s tour weekend is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10.

These tours are free and open to members of the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service (NPS) will distribute free, timed tickets at a tent stationed near the Ellipse Visitors Pavilion each day beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The entry point for all guests will be located near the intersection of 15th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW. Tickets will be distributed, one ticket per person, on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL

The White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn on Easter Monday, April 18, continuing one of the oldest traditions in White House history.

Online Ticket Lottery White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free to the public and may be requested through an online lottery starting on Friday, March 25 at 10:00 AM ET, and closing on Thursday, March 31, at 10:00 AM ET. Entering the lottery is free of charge, and randomly selected lottery winners will be notified via email by Thursday, April 7. Tickets are not for sale or resale. Those interested in attending may enter the lottery  here .

Additional information and press coverage opportunities to be released in the coming days.

Volunteer Opportunities As in past years, the White House will welcome volunteers interested in supporting the White House Easter Egg Roll through an online application. Those interested in applying to volunteer may register  here.  The deadline to submit a White House Easter Egg Roll Volunteer application is Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET.

The White House will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health officials and medical experts. The White House reserves the right to adjust availability of the public tours as necessary to adhere to the latest health guidance. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, has had any COVID-19 symptoms, or been in close contact with someone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 within 10 days prior to their visit may not attend. Face masks will be available when entering the White House complex for those who choose to wear them.

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Press release - the white house announces 2022 fall garden tours.

Today, the President and First Lady are pleased to announce plans for the 2022 Fall Garden Tours.

The President and First Lady will continue the annual tradition of opening the White House gardens and South Grounds to members of the public for Fall Garden Tours. This season's tour weekend is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9.

These tours are free and open to members of the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service (NPS) will distribute free, timed tickets outside the White House Visitor Center, located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. Tickets will be distributed, one ticket per person, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once you have received your tickets, the South Lawn entry point for all guests will be located near the intersection of 15th Street NW and E Street NW. The ADA entrance will be located at 15th Street NW and Alexander Hamilton Place NW.

The White House will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health officials and medical experts. The White House reserves the right to adjust availability of the tours as necessary to adhere to the latest health guidance. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, has had any COVID-19 symptoms, or been in close contact with someone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 within 10 days prior to their visit, may not attend. Face masks will be available when entering the White House complex for those who choose to wear them.

Joseph R. Biden, Press Release - The White House Announces 2022 Fall Garden Tours Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/358121

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National news | white house garden tours return to your ‘bucket list’, an estimated 30,000 people strolled through the white house’s black metal gates on saturday and sunday.

WASHINGTON — There were the young women in fresh fall coats, a guy in a suit, hoodied parents with kids, all maneuvering for selfies with the White House south facade. The plant fans and the history fans leaned in to admire the perennials and centuries-old trees on the lawns where Commander the dog lolls and Marine One the helicopter lands.

Again and again, Secret Service agents rose to the challenge of the White House fall garden tour over the weekend, open to all comers with a free ticket: “Off the grass!” one agent in black uniform shouted, squaring his shoulders, not for the first time, not for the last. A straying visitor hopped back on the path.

An estimated 30,000 people in all strolled through the White House’s black metal gates on Saturday and Sunday, as the red-uniformed Marine Band, overlooking the South Lawn, played everyone through.

With some of the most formidable of temporary security fencing down and pandemic restrictions eased, the tours on a not-rainy weekend were a throwback to the White House’s early days, when there were fewer restrictions on access to the People’s House. For a weekend, the tour sheared off some of the distance between the nation’s executive and a curious, divided public.

The annual fall and spring tours open the gates on gardens more than 200 years old — the oldest continually maintained landscape in the United States, says the National Park Service “It’s sort of a bucket list thing to check off,” said Ryan Harrison, 29. He and wife Lindsey Harrison, 30, came hours early from their Washington home to be in line at 7:07 a.m. Saturday. They wanted to see the Rose Garden, and maybe more.

“There’s a chance the president will walk out and say hello,” she said.

President Joe Biden, in fact, was at his home in Delaware.

There were limits to the hospitality: Grounds crews wheeled out evergreens in containers to block the path of a garden in the back, where the palm prints of grandkids and paw prints of pets offer a glimpse of the lives of the White House residents.

The human occupants weren’t on hand, but the bees in the beehives were, scouting out head-high orange marigolds in the flourishing, blooming patch that hosts the kitchen vegetable garden started by Michelle Obama and the cutting-flower garden started by Jill Biden.

John Adams is credited with preparing ground for the first White House vegetable garden, although a reelection loss meant he left before the 1801 spring planting season, historians say. He hired white and Black workers during his time as president, although the White House Historical Association notes that other presidents brought Black people they held in slavery to work as gardeners.

The current head groundskeeper is Dale Haney, who was honored by the Bidens last week for his 50 years of service at the White House. In the minutes when the tour areas were open to journalists on the weekend but not yet the public at large, one gardener hauled off a last cart of limbs and leaves. Another tidied up with what appeared to be a battery-powered leaf blower (an aha moment for gardeners in these days of controversy over gasoline-powered ones).

Public access to the White House grounds may have hit its apogee in 1837, when Andrew Jackson celebrated George Washington’s birthday by throwing open the White House doors to all — men and boys in frock coats and straw hats, women and girls in bonnets -— who wanted a share of a donated 1,400-pound (635-kilogram) cheese.

“For hours did a crowd of men, women and boys hack at the cheese, many taking large hunks of it away with them,” a journalist from the time wrote. “Nothing else was talked about at Washington that day.”

World War II, 9/11 and other security concerns steadily carved away at access for ordinary Americans.

When first lady Pat Nixon started the spring and fall garden tours in 1973, the White House itself still was open to visitors lining up for tours.

These days, members of the public generally are asked to go through congressional offices for spots on White House tours. Families enter a lottery for a spot in the annual White House Easter egg roll.

For the garden tour weekends, the line wraps around the metal gates surrounding about 18 acres (7 hectares).

A VIP group that came in at the head of Saturday’s garden tour was allowed close enough to peer in the windows, getting in the backdrop of people’s photos of a serene Rose Garden brightened by yellow flowers, and raising questions about just who was getting first gnaw on the big cheese.

Rashida Holman-Jones, an administrator at the Washington-area SEED School, came through the gates with her 7-year-old twin girls, a 17-year-old student, Simona Weimer, and others.

Weimer was great with the compost and pitching in overall at the school’s garden, Holman-Jones said. Holman-Jones got involved with school gardening as a direct outgrowth of Michelle Obama’s gardening-friendly drive for better nutrition for kids.

At the time, “I wasn’t into gardening,” she said. “But I was really, really into Michelle Obama.”

In the White House gardens this past weekend, well-pruned boxwood-like plantings kept all the red, green, yellow, purple and orange, pollinator-friendly fall blooms in line.

On Saturday, a man in a suit edged close to the White House exterior. A Secret Service agent looming alongside hip-high shrubbery told him to get back.

Holman-Jones, a friend, and their beaming little girls pressed in for their photo. Weimer, from Ethiopia, got a photo for the folks back home, capturing her moment at the White House.

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This was my first extended tour, previously enjoying day trips to Red Cow Farm and the Jacaranda Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Should you have visitors from overseas this Cruise is a must. The Joy of Jacaranda in full bloom with… more

This was my first extended tour, previously enjoying day trips to Red Cow Farm and the Jacaranda Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Should you have visitors from overseas this Cruise is a must. The Joy of Jacaranda in full bloom with the Beauty of our Harbour plus Graham’s incredible knowledge of Sydney. Not forgetting the scrumptious morning tea ☕🍪 Sandra , Graham and their Team do not miss a beat. Thank you for a wonderful 5 days shared with a delightful group of travellers 👏

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Welcome to Ross Garden Tours, the world’s leading specialist for garden tours. With over 40 years of experience, we are proud to offer hassle-free, fun, and deeply inspiring tours. We invite you to join us for an adventure through some of the world’s most beautiful gardens.

Japan Spring Festivals Tour

Embrace the land of the rising sun’s phenomenal natural and cultural heritage on our Japan spring festivals tour. From the breathtaking sight of azaleas, peonies and wisteria enveloping the landscapes to serene temple gardens, Japan is truly an unforgettable garden tour destination.

Experience the magnificent seasonal flowers in full bloom peppered across Japan’s countryside and cities. Revel in the nation’s commitment to nurturing nature and preserving its pristine beauty.

Why Choose Ross Garden Tours?

At Ross Garden Tours, our commitment goes beyond showcasing the world’s most beautiful gardens. Our guided tours offer:

• Authentic Experiences: Visit local attractions, meet dedicated gardeners, and learn about traditional and innovative gardening methods.
• Expert Guides: All our tour leaders are seasoned garden experts with a knack for creating a relaxed and unforgettable experience for our guests.
• Comprehensive Services: From pre-arranged travel to local meals and luxury accommodations, we take care of everything for our guests to enjoy their holiday worry-free.
• Exclusive Discounts: Members of the Garden Clinic, Australia’s largest gardening club, enjoy a discount on every tour.

Garden Tours: A Unique Perspective on Nature’s Opulence

Join Ross Garden Tours and start exploring some of the world’s legendary gardens. Enjoy nature’s magnificent greenery, revel in the enchanting displays of flowers, breathe in the subtle fragrances, and listen to the whispers of the wind as it brushes past the leaves. Experience the tranquillity, mesmerising display of colours, and enticing charm that gardens bring.

Book your garden tour on 1300 233 200 today, and let Ross Garden Tours guide you on an enchanting journey that will leave you with plenty of unforgettable memories.

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Who are ross garden tours.

Ross Garden Tours was founded 44 years ago by Graham and Sandra Ross to share their passion for beautiful gardens. You might recognise Graham as the gardening presenter on Better Homes and Gardens TV Show, a position he’s held for 30 years. Graham and Sandra have also presented The Garden Clinic Radio Show since 1980 on Sydney’s Radio 2GB. They work together to plan and organise spectacular tours to gardens around the world.

What is included in the Japan spring festivals tour?

Our Japan spring tour lets you experience the phenomenal spring flowers of Japan. While many think of cherry blossoms as Japan’s most exciting floral event, we feel that the spring festivals and the gorgeous azalea, peony and wisteria are an aspect of Japan’s horticulture not to be missed! Wait til you see the wisteria tunnels.

Why should I choose Ross Garden Tours for my garden tours?

Ross Garden Tours offer unique, authentic experiences with expert guides. Our comprehensive tours include pre-arranged travel to public and private gardens with luxury centrally-located accommodations and memorable meals, ensuring guests can enjoy their holiday worry-free. Plus, members of the Garden Clinic Club, Australia’s largest gardening club, enjoy a discount on every tour.

How can I plan my next garden tour with Ross Garden Tours?

Booking with Ross Garden Tours is simple. Explore our variety of tours, read through the detailed itinerary, accommodation locations and details, and travel arrangements on our website. Call our travel experts on 1300 233 200 for any queries or additional arrangements. You can reserve your spot by booking your tour online or over the phone.

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Small Group escorted tour to the world famous Chelsea Flower Show followed by visits to 10 exceptional historic and contemporary gardens around London

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Keukenhof gardens 2025, the bloemencorso flower parade & private tulip gardens.

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All of our tours are led by professional, English-speaking tour guides who are directly employed by us. Many of our guides are multilingual and have experience working in the gardening industry as garden writers, photographers, or designers. With years of experience leading tours to various destinations, you can be assured that your tour guide will provide you with an exceptional experience.

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Rescheduled: Post Malone

October 10, 2022.

• Date October 10 , 2022
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Post malone’s show at td garden originally scheduled for september 24 th  has been rescheduled to october 10 th . previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new rescheduled date.

GRAMMY® Award-nominated 3x diamond-certified artist Post Malone has announced the Twelve Carat Tour, an extensive 33-city outing across North America with special guest Roddy Ricch on select dates. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 10th at CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE making stops in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Vancouver and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA at Crypto.com Arena on November 15th.

Post recently released his anxiously awaited fourth full-length and one of the most anticipated albums of 2022,  Twelve Carat Toothache  [Mercury Records/Republic Records]. In addition to massive anthems Cooped Up” [with Roddy Ricch] and One Right Now” [with The Weeknd] , the record boasts appearances from an all-star cast of guests, including  Doja Cat, Fleet Foxes, Gunna, and The Kid LAROI . Musically, Post collaborated with longtime cohorts such as producers and co-writers Louis Bell, Billy Walsh, and Andrew Watt as well as Omer Fedi and more.

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 17th at 10am local time on ticketmaster.com

* Lineup subject to change without notice.

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Concert review: A barefoot, down-to-earth Kacey Musgraves at TD Garden

The artist returns saturday, with material from her latest studio album ‘deeper well’.

Since breaking through in the early 2010s, Kacey Musgraves , who headlined TD Garden on the first installment of a two-night run Friday, has matter-of-factly defied any expectations placed upon her. The Texan singer got her start in country music, making waves early with the hypocrite-chastising call for self-acceptance “Follow Your Arrow.” Since then, she’s lived that song’s “follow your arrow wherever it points” mantra, expanding her sonic palette while sharpening her already-potent songwriting and digging even deeper within herself.

“Deeper Well,” Musgraves’ sixth full-length album, came out this spring, with an expanded version released late last month; it’s warm and comforting, with Musgraves’ vocal melodies at times recalling traditional folk songs. Friday night’s show focused mostly on that album, which takes stock of Musgraves’ star status and revels in life’s smaller, brighter pleasures like morning routines with a lover (the open yet anxious “Too Good To Be True,” the luminous “Giver / Taker”) and the inexplicable beauty of nature (the pensive “The Architect”). The swaying “Dinner With Friends” collects more of these, although Musgraves salts any saccharine potential its verses might have with its chorus, which notes that she’s cataloging “The things I would miss/ From the other side.”

Musgraves’ soprano isn’t flashy, but the simplicity of her singing underscores the straightforwardness of her lyrics, even when they’re at their most poetic. On Friday, it filled TD Garden, while her band bolstered her songs with the occasional jam session and solo. Clocking in at a brisk 90 minutes, Musgraves’ set expertly balanced big feelings with lighter moments, with Musgraves’ appealing banter illuminating songs and further showcasing her down-to-earthness.

Confetti fell early on, when Musgraves declared “It’s alright to be alone sometimes” at the climax of her loping 2018 track “Lonely Weekend”; while returning from the second stage, Musgraves led a Renaissance Faire-evoking parade that gave way to a folky jam leading into “Jade Green”; she belted out pop sensation Chappell Roan’s go-go-club flag plant “Pink Pony Club” as an intro to her disco-country cut “High Horse”; and while her mint-green outfit felt like a 21st-century update of a Nashville variety-show host’s gowns, she performed the show barefoot, noting that a set piece where she spent some of the show wasn’t built for shoes.

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Near the end of her set, Musgraves told the audience that she doesn’t believe in encores. “I’d rather be present and not pretend,” she said, explaining that encores’ pro forma nature took the spontaneity out of a concert’s natural rise and fall.

Her last two songs, the title track to “Deeper Well” and the gently supportive “Rainbow,” benefited from that presence of mind: “The things I was taught only took me so far/ Had to figure the rest out myself/ And then I found/ I found a deeper well,” she sings on the former, while on the latter, she reassures a friend who’s been going through tough times, “Tie up the bow, take off your coat, and take a look around/ Everything is alright now.” Taken together, they felt like an invitation to stop and give oneself grace, a fitting send-off from a pop star whose fortunes have steadily risen because of the way she’s stayed true to herself.

Kacey Musgraves

With Father John Misty, Nickel Creek

At TD Garden, Friday; also Saturday

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