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Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.

If You Love Gardens...

By Janet Wintersberger
Wednesday, Jun 25 2008, 09:25 PM

You have a chance to visit some beautiful ones on Thursday, July 17.  The full-day tours are being sponsored by Master Gardeners of Southeast Wisconsin.  You can choose from one of six tours of gardens rarely accessible to the public.  

Choose from one:

Lake Country Inspiration

Visit estate gardens and learn from their designer.

 

High Ho, West of Town We Go

Enjoy eighteen theme gardens on a 20-acre estate and visit the gardens of noted botanists.

 

Surprises A'Waiting

Learn how mini-habitats can be created and how art can be integrated into the garden.

 

What's Your Pleasure...Large or Small?  Native or Non?  Shade or Sun Loving?

Visit gardens of contrasting sizes and plant choices.  

 

Old Fashioned Gardens, New Fashioned Plants

Savor the diversity that gardeners can create.

 

Architecture Plus Gardens

Visit the ‘Wingspread' estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and a three-acre woodland garden.

Space is limited.  Make your reservation by July 7, 2008.  All tours depart from the Wyndam Milwaukee Airport Conference Center at 7:30 am.  Tours are priced at $50 and include lunch and coach transportation.

Visit http://sewmg.encompus.com/ or call Norine at 414-281-4434 for more information.

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