“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭94:19‬ ‭

Happy Thursday my friends. After sheltering at home for almost two months, the hubby and I took a little excursion last week. For several years, I have been hearing and reading about Gibbs Gardens. We have passed by their signs numerous times on the way to Highlands, but were never able to stop. The gardens had only opened recently, maintaining compliance with the COVID-19 restrictions. Tickets were not available on site and had to be purchased on line. Some of their operations were not available, such as the Arbor Cafe, gift shop, and tram. Not to worry, we could certainly afford to miss a meal and would always choose to walk rather than ride a tram. Social distancing would not be a problem with almost 300 acres to explore. We left early for the two and half hour drive to Ball Ground, GA keeping in mind the time difference.

 

We could not have asked for a more perfect day, with bright blue skies and temps around 65 degrees. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful as we arrived. At the entrance to the gardens, we were met by lush flower boxes attached to the wooden fence. The flowers were so vibrant and healthy as they fell onto the walkway. I can only imagine how many gardeners are employed to keep everything pristine. I am sure as these annuals become root-bound and need to be replaced, the task is handled quickly and efficiently.

Upon entering the gardens at the welcome center, we were treated to a beautiful area planted with annuals.

Jim Gibbs traveled for fifteen years covering the nation and world as he visited famous gardens of every style and decided he wanted to design and build a world class garden. As the founder and owner of Gibbs Landscape Company in Atlanta, he only had to look at his family…generations of dedicated gardeners and farmers to trace the roots of his passion for horticulture and landscape architecture.READ MORE