Bainbridge in Bloom is back in gardens round the Rock

The 30th annual Bainbridge in Bloom, the annual tour of five private gardens that showcase the creativity and diversity of the island’s landscape, presented by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, will again take place Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.

“In our 30th year, we have a group of gardens that are appealing to the eye, provide a sense of serenity and celebrate the talented gardeners on our island,” said Patty Bell, Arts & Humanities Bainbridge board president.

Each garden will feature live music, as well.

Exact locations of the featured gardens remains secret until the weekend of the tour, but hints and highlights of the gardens and music lineup will be shared as the date approaches can be found at wwww.ahbainbridge.org/bainbridgeinbloom.

Since its launch three decades ago, Bainbridge in Bloom has showcased about 150 gardens throughout the island, and attracted an estimated 50,000 visitors, according to Arts & Humanities Bainbridge.

The annual coinciding fundraiser has helped AHB support a vast range of cultural organizations and artists.

Each day’s tour runs from 9 a.m. to 5.p.m. and begins at the Bloom Hub located in the Filipino American Hall (7566 NE High School Road). Ticket holders will receive a map to each of the gardens or shuttle locations, a wristband admitting entry to each garden, and helpful local information.

Master gardeners will be available in each garden to help identify plants and provide guidance for novice and experienced gardens in selecting plants for their own landscapes.

Tickets are $35 each. Advance tickets are available online at wwwbainbridgebloom30.brownpapertickets.com and at Bainbridge Gardens, Bay Hay & Feed, and Sotheby’s.

On the days of the tour, tickets can be purchased on site at the Bloom Hub.

Cyclists and members of the military buying tickets at the Hub get a discounted price of $25.

For those driving, there will be shuttles to some gardens and others will have on-site parking. For those who want to “Bike the Bloom,” cycling route maps will be provided, and there will be bike racks near the gardens.