Gibbs Gardens will be in full daffodil bloom this month. Please join other Master Gardeners on Wednesday, 27th March – Master Gardener Day at Gibbs Gardens. Mr. Jim Gibbs will speak to the master gardeners at noon on his 25 year vision, the gardens development and plans for future opportunities. Your District Director or Ed Nowak edvisor@aol.com can provide all the details on this wonderful field trip. Purchase discount tickets online using the GMGA code: gmg2013.
DETAILS: The Gardens are open 9 – 5 p.m. Come at your convenience. If you will be at the gardens for lunch, consider purchasing lunch and joining the group for a talk by Jim Gibbs at noon in the large tent area; pre-ordered lunch will be delivered to the tent. There will be a GMGA sign in table where you can pay for your pre ordered lunch sandwich and drink (menu available soon). CASH ONLY for lunch. NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED. There are tables and chairs in the tent so you may want to nominate someone to stake out your table. Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Gibbs Gardens employees will assist in the garden walk tour.
WHAT TO BRING: CASH for lunch. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
RESERVATIONS: Carpool groups are encouraged, so please plan ahead. Reservations are not required, but please let me know so I can give them an estimate of how many people to expect. RSVP to ——– or Ed Nowak edvisor@aol.com
COST: Use the following promotion code GMG2013 to purchase your ticket online in advance and receive a 10% discount. Season passes are a good deal if you plan several visits (www.gibbsgardens.com).
MENU: Sandwich selection and other menu items will be available closer to the date.
DIRECTIONS: http://www.gibbsgardens.com/information_location.php
From Intersection of I-75 and I-285
Go North on I-75 to I-575
Exit onto I-575 and continue North to Exit 19A-B (Hwy 20 East).
Exit 19A heading East toward Cumming.
Proceed 8.3 miles to Hwy 369.
Turn left onto Hwy 369 and go 2 miles to 4 way stop.
Cross Hwy 372 and continue straight for 1.8 miles and turn left on Yellow Creek Road.
(See Big Canoe sign and tree nursery on the right.)
Continue on Yellow Creek Road 6.4 miles and turn right on Gibbs Drive. GARDEN ENTRANCE.
From Hwy 400 and I-285
Go north on Hwy 400 for approximately 30 miles to Hwy 369.
Turn left onto Hwy 369 heading West.
Proceed approximately 12 miles and turn right on Yellow Creek Road.
(See Big Canoe sign and tree nursery on left)
Continue on Yellow Creek road 6.4 miles and turn right on Gibbs Drive. GARDEN ENTRANCE.