'Gardens Ashore,' a coastal tour of Wareham and Onset gardens on June 29 and 30

Jun 18, 2012

The Wareham Garden Club’s will be holding their biggest fundraiser of the year, “Gardens Ashore - A Coastal Garden Tour of Wareham and Onset,” on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The tour will encompass six gardens in Onset and the Great Neck region of Wareham. Some expansive gardens are at water’s edge and some, referred to as “pocket gardens,” are tucked away in eclectic settings. All are unique and diversified in scope with oceans of flowers in bloom.

A Garden Shop, filled with artistic and functional garden related items for purchase and complimentary refreshments, will also be available midway through the tour at a newly cultivated garden with ocean views.

Advance tickets to the tour are available for $18 at Sail Away Boutique and The Old Company Store in Wareham; Edens Florist and Garden Shop in Marion; or Gotta Have It in Fairhaven.

Tickets on the day of the tour can be purchased for $22 at Buzzards Play Productions located at 3065 Cranberry Highway in East Wareham across from Benny’s. Maps will also be available.

A raffle will also be held the day of the tour at Buzzards Play Productions.

For additional ticket information you can contact Sandy Slavin at 508-291-1643 or by email at asslavin@aim.com.

Proceeds from the clubs events help fund their community projects including; civic beautification projects; monthly garden therapy at the Gateway Adult Center; educational programs and a Scholarship Program that awards grants to an area senior who is planning to further their education with a focus on horticulture, agriculture, the environment, earth sciences, biology, or conservation.