Keep Smyrna Beautiful Garden Tour is Saturday

From the City of Smyrna

Smyrna has fabulous gardens and this year Keep Smyrna Beautiful gives you a chance to get an inside look at the gardening talents of our active and resourceful citizens.

The Keep Smyrna Beautiful Garden Tour is Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - rain or shine. Come enjoy the gardens, music, artists, food, a plant sale and more!

Ticket for 2014 may be purchased at the Community Center, Backyard Feed, the Recycling Center, Love Street and Vickery Hardware until Friday evening (between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.).

After that, tickets maybe be purchased at the Taylor-Brawner House on Atlanta Road the day of the event. In advance, tickets are $10. On the day of the event, they are $15.

Proceeds from the 2014 Garden Tour will be used to plant trees at Brawner Park and other public places.

The following are some helpful tips:

* Rain or shine
* Carpool if possible; parking will be limited
* Wear comfortable walking shoes. You may want to bring along your preferred sunscreen and insect repellent in case you need them.
* Restrooms and free refreshments are available at the Tea Room (Taylor-Brawner House). Leave your ticket stub there for the door prize drawing.
* Strollers will not be approprate for all gardens.

For more information, contact Keep Smyrna Beautiful at 770-431-2863.