Some of you may recall my excitement for having visited Gibbs Gardens last year for their Japanese Maple Tree Festival. If so, it's no big surprise to learn that I went again this year. These photos are from a few weeks ago, before the super brilliant colors set in, but it was still magnificent!
Gibbs Gardens, if you don't know yet, is a mere hour north of Atlanta and there are 221 acres of display gardens, the entire property being quite a bit larger.
The Gardens feature more than 2,000 Japanese Maple Trees of more than 100 varieties, with approximately 75 varieties represented in the 40-something acre Japanese Garden. Seriously...this place is impressive!
When you go, may I recommend that you plan lunch for a non-peak time...their homemade bread, in various flavor profiles, is AMAZING and evidently the word is out! You can also bring a loaf home, just get your order in early.
Plan plenty of time to explore and then check out the various flower festivals throughout the year, as well as their cultural and music events.
Gibbs hasn't been open long, relatively speaking (even though Mr. Gibbs took more than 30 years to grow the Gardens), so in my opinion it'd be great to see it before it becomes so popular that you have to contend with over-crowding. Of course that's probably not a serious threat given its vast size...I just want you to see it.
The Japanese Maple Tree Festival at Gibbs Gardens runs through November and it looks like we have a bit of nice weather left, but get up there soon. Don't miss this brilliant color show!
I wish I had time to share more about Gibbs, but I think you'll enjoy exploring it for yourself.
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| Japanese Maple Tree Festival 2014, Gibbs Gardens |
Gibbs Gardens, if you don't know yet, is a mere hour north of Atlanta and there are 221 acres of display gardens, the entire property being quite a bit larger.
The Gardens feature more than 2,000 Japanese Maple Trees of more than 100 varieties, with approximately 75 varieties represented in the 40-something acre Japanese Garden. Seriously...this place is impressive!
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| Japanese Maple Tree Festival 2014, Gibbs Gardens |
When you go, may I recommend that you plan lunch for a non-peak time...their homemade bread, in various flavor profiles, is AMAZING and evidently the word is out! You can also bring a loaf home, just get your order in early.
Plan plenty of time to explore and then check out the various flower festivals throughout the year, as well as their cultural and music events.
Gibbs hasn't been open long, relatively speaking (even though Mr. Gibbs took more than 30 years to grow the Gardens), so in my opinion it'd be great to see it before it becomes so popular that you have to contend with over-crowding. Of course that's probably not a serious threat given its vast size...I just want you to see it.
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| Japanese Maple Tree Festival 2014, Gibbs Gardens |
The Japanese Maple Tree Festival at Gibbs Gardens runs through November and it looks like we have a bit of nice weather left, but get up there soon. Don't miss this brilliant color show!
I wish I had time to share more about Gibbs, but I think you'll enjoy exploring it for yourself.
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I was always fanatical about willow trees until I discovered Japanese maple trees... I'm still awestruck by their beauty every time I see one. I don't think a more beautiful tree exists.
Sarah | https://www.thetreecenter.com/shade-trees/japanese-maple-trees/
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