National Public Gardens Week: Celebrating Nature’s Living Masterpieces
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast:
May 9, 2022
Dearest reader,
On this splendid occasion, we usher in National Public Gardens Week, a vibrant celebration spanning from May 6th to the 15th, 2022.
Since its inception in 2009, this week has become a cherished tradition dedicated to spotlighting the nation’s public gardens—those enchanting green sanctuaries that nurture both nature and our souls.
Organized by the Association of Public Gardens, this initiative—known affectionately as Go Public Gardens—invites every garden lover to venture forth and immerse themselves in the beauty and discovery that public gardens offer.
It’s a call not only to visit, but to truly value and volunteer, affirming these spaces as living community treasures.
Have you ever wandered through a public garden and felt that perfect harmony between artful design and nature’s wild generosity? During this week, you are encouraged to seek out these gardens near you or on your travels. The interactive Garden Map serves as your treasure map to find nearby oases of blooms, history, and horticultural wonder.
So, dear reader, might this week inspire you to step beyond your own garden gate and explore the diverse tapestry of public gardens?
Could volunteering amongst these cultivated landscapes become a new passion?
National Public Gardens Week beckons us to celebrate, support, and savor the green jewels of our communities, reminding us that gardens are the gifts best shared.
