The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners will host their annual “Trails & Trellises” Garden Tour on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

This year’s tour features four unique gardens across Webster and Claiborne Parishes, showcasing a vibrant mix of spring blooms, landscaping, and garden artistry. Visitors will also have an opportunity to purchase a wide selection of perennials and bulbs at a plant sale at one of the featured gardens.

Featured Gardens:

Pam & Freddie Gruner Garden – 1155 Alvin Miller Rd, Minden

Cultivated over 40 years, this garden features a vibrant spring bloom display with thousands of bulbs, whimsical garden décor, a raised vegetable garden, and a new rock water feature. With over 700 bulbs planted last fall, visitors can enjoy a stunning display of crocus, daffodils, and snow glories.

Jimmy & Lynn May Garden – 150 May Lane, Homer

A serene escape filled with heirloom plants, native species, and a butterfly garden. Guests can explore wooded trails, a secluded pond, and rockers on the back porch overlooking scenic views of hills, ponds, and grazing cattle.

Patti & Tommy Bourne Garden – 12990 Hwy 9, Homer

Known for its charming yard filled with vibrant flowers, hanging fern pots, and antique cars displayed by Tommy Bourne. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the antique car barn, blending garden beauty with nostalgia.

Janice Plummer Garden – 289 Coleman Loop, Homer

A vibrant lakeside oasis with azaleas, hydrangeas, loropetalum, sweet olive, and more. The expansive garden includes a rose garden, exotic plants, and decorative spaces ideal for relaxation.

Tickets & Info:

Advance tickets are available for $10 from any Master Gardener or by contacting the Webster Parish Extension Officeor Claiborne Parish Extension Office. Tickets are $12 on the day of the tour and can be purchased at any of the featured gardens.

For more details, visit http://www.phlmg.com or find the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners on Facebook at PHLMG.