The New Philadelphia Friends of the Library are hosting their 7th Garden Tour fundraiser on Saturday, July 12th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale for the self-guided tour, which includes six gardens in Tuscarawas County.
“This year’s tour will focus on gardens in central Tuscarawas County,” said Friends President Candy Beaber. “The proceeds from the Garden Tour will benefit the Tuscarawas County Library Foundation.”
The Library Foundation, which was formed in 2019, provides a vessel for the library to receive gifts that, through investment and growth, will provide benefits for the Tuscarawas County Public Library System for years to come.
The self-guided tour will showcase gardens in Tuscarawas County, including a variety of garden types and plants, from historic gardens to edible gardens, and features like a gazebo, iron fencing, decorative stone, and fountains. Gardens on the tour include:
- Family Heritage Garden — Explore the gardens of an original Reeve’s home with some plants dating back to its original owners. Other features include a unique stone pathway, sitting area, and numerous roses, lilacs, shade plants, and a variety of annuals.
- Dr. C’s Garden — Enjoy over 300 hybrid daylilies at this small garden oasis in New Philadelphia. As you walk around the property, soak in the bold foliage of the multiple canna varieties, sunflowers, gladiolus, irises, rose and annual beds, clematis, and more.
- Schoenbrunn Village Garden — Wander this historic garden situated in New Philadelphia, which showcases common plants that thrived in the Ohio countryside during the 1700s. Visitors can look forward to exploring key features, including woven fencing and an herbal garden. The gardens at Schoenbrunn Village played a vital role in the community, supplying food, medicine, and the essential stability needed for life on the frontier.
- Stonehaven Garden — Stroll around the property located near Port Washington to admire the numerous perennials and hydrangeas. This beautiful garden features a pergola, a charming she shed, cast iron fencing and planters, decorative stone, and original sandstone. Unwind in the gazebo or any of the other seating areas while enjoying the soothing sounds of the fountains.
- Boulevard Berries & Beyond — Visit this garden focused on producing a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables within its limited urban setting. Located in Dover, this property includes an annual vegetables garden, flowers to attract pollinators, as well as various permaculture fruits such as raspberries, nectarines, grapes, and apples.
- A Secret Garden — Situated in Dover close to the Senior Center, this property contains a delightful array of shrubs, trees, and flowers. Take a leisurely walk along the path to discover a hidden garden in the backyard including vegetable and fruit gardens. As you admire the garden art scattered throughout the grounds, learn about the gardener’s passion for dahlias.
Tickets are available to purchase and pick up during normal business hours at the Main Library in New Philadelphia and the Library’s four branches in Bolivar, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and Tuscarawas. Tickets cost $15 and may be purchased by cash or check made out to the Friends of the Library – NP. Those wishing to pay by credit card can purchase tickets at the Main Library.
In the event of rain, the tour will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information on the tour, call 330-364-4474 ext. 221.