By Jim McCausland, Sunset Magazine
Favored with abundant sunlight, sharply defined seasons, and plenty of avid gardeners to take advantage of these things, Yakima puts on a splendid annual garden tour. This year the self-guided, 5-garden tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 13.
Expect to see some wonderful landscapes; I previewed Ann & Mel Stohl's garden (shown here) earlier this week, and loved hearing about its 30-year development. Garden owners will be ready to talk at the other four gardens on the tour as well.
Cost is $20 per person, or $30 with a sack lunch. Get tickets at Yakima Area Arboretum, Loo Wit Gardens (3806 Summitview Ave., Yakima), Russell’s Nursery, or Cowiche Creek Nursery (2401 Cowiche Mill Rd., Cowiche). Call (509) 248-7337 for more information.
Proceeds benefit the Yakima Area Arboretum, which should get a couple of hours of your time before or after the tour of private gardens. This arboretum is maturing fast, and its parts—the Japanese garden, for example—are constantly being upgraded.
