In this segment from The HOME Show, Trish and Rich Roth sit down with Kris Lloyd and Anne Royer to preview the highly anticipated Historic Garden Day in Lynchburg, occurring Tuesday, April 21st. Celebrating over 90 years of history, the local garden clubs share what makes this year’s tour unique, from “iconic” private residences to the historic property of Poplar Forest.
Key highlights include:
Tour Details: Tips for navigating the walking tours along the Boonsboro and Langhorne Road corridors.
Floral Inspiration: Learn about the specialized historic floral arrangements being created for this year’s event.
New for 2026: Information on the first-ever Children’s Ticket and free flower-arranging activities at Camp Kum-Bah-Ya
Ticketing & Logistics: Where to buy tickets locally and how proceeds support the conservation of Virginia’s historic gardens.
Visit vagardenweek.org for more information.
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