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mOW BLOOMING COMMUNITY Farmers markets return Gibbs Gardens: spring headquarters for dogwood, azalea and daffodils change every Gardens - an pring starts at spectacular Gibbs Gardens, set in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains - less than 40 minutes north of Atlanta. Thousands of mature native dogwoods and millions of daffodils will bloom through the first two to three weeks of April. More than 1,000 azaleas - Kurume, Indica, Satsuki, native azaleas and many others - start blooming in April and continue through summer into fall. Hundreds of cherry trees are now blooming. You haven’t experienced spring until you’ve visited Gibbs Gardens. Stroll through 300 acres of gentle hillsides covered with mature trees, pristine streams, waterfalls and natural springs that flow seamlessly around 220 acres of artistically designed gardens. Sixteen garden venues create amazing flowering scenes that two to three weeks. Spring at Gibbs unforgettable experience. Gibbs Gardens now booking weddings... Venues+catering starting under $5,000 Picture your wedding in the most spectacular garden imaginable ... then imagine more: a 300-acre country estate with 220 acres of artistically landscaped gardens, mature woodlands, streams, waterfalls, ponds and bridge crossings. An unforgettable creativity setting for your once-in-a lifetime day. Save the date now ... for the day of your dreams. Gibbs Landscape Go. 1987 Gibbs Drive Ball Ground, GA 30107 Winner of Over 250 Awards w w w.gibbslandscape. com Gibbs Gardens Seasons of Color* 770-893-1880 design ■ installation ■ maintenance www.gibbsgardens.com Creating beautiful gardens together for 33 years BY DAN WHISENHUNT danwhisenhunt@reporternewspapers.net People stocking up on sunshine after a cloudy winter should add something fresh to their routine. Nothing could be fresher than produce from farmers markets in the four Report er Newspapers communities. Each has something special to offer, and provides a convenient excuse to stay outside. Go vis it. Browse. Support a local business while buying food that didn’t come frozen in a box. To make your trip a little easier, Report er Newspapers has compiled this guide for sampling local farmers markets. Peachtree Road Farmers Market Where is it? Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, NW. How long does it last? April 6 through Dec. 14. What time is it open? April through Sept., 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Oct. through Dec., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. What can I find there? Abundant Harvest Gardens of Winston: Naturally grown fruits and vegetables. Decimal Place Farm of Conley: Goat farm selling artisanal goat cheeses. Dubberly’s Seafood of Savannah: Sweet Savannah shrimp. Hidden Springs Honey of Williamson: Naturally grown honey. For a full listing of vendors, visit: www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com FILE Josephine Williams makes “vegetable prints” at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. Before Construction After Construction Specializing in Construction, Renovation, Repair & Maintenance • Patios/Pool Decks • Pools & Spas • Outdoor Kitchens • Arbors • Brick & Stone • Chimneys/Fireplace • Decorative Concrete/Pavers • Decks • Driveways • Efflorescence Cleaning • Grading & Drainage • Historical Restorations • Masonry Maintenance Contracts • Retaining Walls • Stone Patio Restoration & Sealing • Stone/Tile Deck Waterproofing & Leak Repair josh@southernoutdoorcd.com 404.478.9563 . - . - - Serving your community www.southernoutdoorcd.com for 15 years 10 | APRIL5 —APRIL 18, 2013 | www.ReporterNewspapers.net After Brookhaven Farmers Market Where is it? In the parking lot be hind Haven and Valenza restaurants, 1441 Dresden Drive. How long does it last? May 5 through December. What time is it open? Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What can I find there? City Dog Market of Brookhaven: Natu ral cat and dog food lines. Sweet Tea Factory of Hapeville: Quality food and beverages. For a full listing of vendors, visit: http:// brookhavenfarmersmarket.com Note: Use Drive-Thru Farmers Market is scheduled to open April 18 at 3522 Ash- ford-Dunwoody Road. It will operate from 3 to 8 p. m. on Tlmrsdays. FILE Rosalyn Self takes a slurp at the Brookhaven Farmers Market.
