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Gibbs Gardens, a 376-acre private garden open to the public, is located about an hour north of Atlanta, near Ball Ground in Cherokee County, Georgia.
History
[edit]Gibbs Gardens started on 200 acres of farmland and woodland along Yellow Creek Road in Cherokee County. Jim Gibbs purchased the land from Broughton Bannister in September 1980. Additional adjacent parcels were added to reach the current 376 acres, including 40 acres in Pickens County.[1]
The Garden opened in 2012 and has 6 feature gardens and 18 seasonal color gardens.[2]
Feature gardens
[edit]Daffodil Gardens
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Starting in 1985, these 50 acres were planted with hundreds of thousands of daffodil bulbs.[3] Perennial bulbs divide every season, so the number of blooms increases from year to year. Daffodils are planted on hillsides with different color and bloom time varieties.[4]
Manor House Gardens
[edit]Seven terraces with 150 feet of elevation variance from the Manor House down to the Valley Gardens, these gardens have views of Mount Ogelthorpe.[2]
Waterlily Gardens
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The Waterlily Gardens have spring fed ponds with hardy and tropical waterlilies. The Monet Bridge is modeled after the Japanese bridge in Monet's Waterlily Gardens.[5]
Japanese Gardens
[edit]The 40-acre Japanese Gardens contains shrubs and trees pruned in the tradition of Japanese bonsai.[6] The entrance is through the Torii Gate. There is a zig zag bridge which, according to Japanese folklore, chases away evil spirits when crossed.
Inspiration Gardens
[edit]Added in 2021, the Inspiration Gardens includes flowering trees and shrubs suited to average-sized home gardens. The 15 acres have dwarf conifers, knock out roses, and Encore and native azaleas.[7]
Le Jardin, The Color Garden
[edit]Added in the summer of 2023, this garden has nine flower beds featuring annuals and perennials.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gibbs Gardens plans expansion into Pickens County". Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b In the Garden | Gibbs Gardens | Season 900 | Episode 913. PBS NC. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Alexander, Christine (2023-04-12). "The Gibbs Gardens Shine in Spring". FineGardening. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Milliken, Paul (2023-03-09). "Incredible daffodil display dazzles at Gibbs Gardens". FOX 5 Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "GardenSmart :: EPISODES :: 2023 show02". www.gardensmart.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens". Cultivate. UTIA Marketing. Summer 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-12 – via Issuu.
- ^ "Surround Yourself With Azaleas This Spring At These Southern Gardens". Southern Living. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens Adds New Garden-It's All About Color". AllOnGeorgia. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2024-04-12.