Bay-Friendly Garden Tour
The annual Garden Tour will open gates to over 65 gardens located in geographic clusters in Alameda, Marin, Napa and Santa Clara counties.
This year’s host gardens represent the many different styles of Bay-Friendly. You will find urban homesteads with orchards, chickens and bees, greywater installations by local experts, and drought tolerant replacements for water thirsty lawns. The host gardeners themselves are a diverse group that includes permaculturists, native plant enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers and professional landscapers.
Alameda County - April 29th (Sunday)
Marin County - May 19th (Saturday)
Napa County - May 6th (Sunday)
Santa Clara County - April 29th (Sunday)
Tour Registration
Registration for the 2012 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour will be open in late February 2012. Tour details:
- ● Cost: $10 per guidebook
- ● Registration is required to receive directions and garden descriptions
- ● Gardens will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on tour dates
About the Tour 
The Bay-Friendly Coalition offers an annual self-guided tour of private residential gardens that demonstrate gardening techniques appropriate for local conditions. Host gardeners are native plant enthusiasts, wildlife gardeners and urban food growers who are happy to share their gardens and talk about their accomplishments and challenges.
Tour Schedule at a Glance
Feb - Apr 2012: Sign up to attend the tour
Mar - Apr 2012: Tour guidebooks mailed to registered attendees
Apr - May 2012: BAY-FRIENDLY GARDEN TOUR
Last Year's Tour Highlights
Over 2,000 participants were able to enjoy a full day of garden inspired activity on the 2011 Bay-Friendly tours. Host gardens ran the length of the Bay Area, from San Jose to Napa. They represented the many different styles of Bay-Friendly, including urban homesteads with goats, chickens and vegetables, hillside collector’s gardens with amazing views, and large lots with acres of growing space. The host gardeners themselves were a diverse group that included permaculturists, native plant enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers and professional landscapers.
2012 Tour Sponsors
2012 Tour Supporters
Acterra
Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center
Please contact us if you would like to sponsor a Bay-Friendly Garden tour in your region. |
