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The Garden is open from March through November, days vary by month; there is a charge for admission. The entrance to Gibbs Gardens—1987 Gibbs Drive—is off Yellow Creek Road, which runs north from Hwy. 369 in Cherokee County to Hwy. 53 in Pickens County.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gibbs Gardens |url=https://www.exploregeorgia.org/ball-ground/food-drink/deli-sandwiches/gibbs-gardens |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website {{!}} Explore Georgia.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Gibbs Gardens started on 200 acres of farmland and woodland along Yellow Creek Road in [[Cherokee County]]. The land, owned by Broughton Bannister, a 70-year-old farmer, included a three-acre lake and hundreds of natural springs. Jim Gibbs purchased the 200 acres from Bannister in September 1980. Over the next four years, adjacent parcels of land were added to reach the current 376 acres, including 40 acres in [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]].<ref>{{Cite web |
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⚫ | Gibbs Gardens started on 200 acres of farmland and woodland along Yellow Creek Road in [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]]. The land, owned by Broughton Bannister, a 70-year-old farmer, included a three-acre lake and hundreds of natural springs. Jim Gibbs purchased the 200 acres from Bannister in September 1980. Over the next four years, adjacent parcels of land were added to reach the current 376 acres, including 40 acres in [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-28 |title=Gibbs Gardens plans expansion into Pickens County |url=https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/gibbs-gardens-plans-expansion-into-pickens-county/article_c8b62602-0e97-11ed-8bdf-3b81c167f307.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News |language=en |url-access=registration}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The Garden was created between 1981 and 2011. Trees were removed for more sunlight, ponds were dug, and bridge crossings and waterfalls were built for different gardens venues. Gibbs Gardens opened to the public on March 1, 2012 with 4 feature gardens and 12 seasonal color gardens. <ref>{{Cite web |title= Gibbs Gardens: Have You Heard of This Breathtaking Ball Ground Secret?|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/gibbs-gardens-have-you-heard-of-this-breathtaking-ball-ground-secret/ar-AA106Mt2 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> Today it includes 6 feature gardens and 18 seasonal color gardens. <ref name="PBS NC">{{Cite AV media |url=https://video.pbsnc.org/video/garden-gibbs-gardens/ |title=In the Garden {{!}} Gibbs Gardens {{!}} Season 900 {{!}} Episode 913 |publisher=PBS NC |date=2024-04-12 |language=en |access-date=2024-04-12}}</ref> |
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'''<big>FEATURE GARDENS</big>''' |
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== Feature gardens == |
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'''DAFFODILGARDENS''' |
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=== Daffodil Gardens === |
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⚫ | Fifty acres are dedicated to [[Narcissus (plant)|daffodils, containing more than 20 million bulbs.]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Christine |date=2023-04-12 |title=The Gibbs Gardens Shine in Spring |url=https://www.finegardening.com/article/the-gibbs-gardens-shine-in-spring |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=FineGardening |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Starting in 1985, hundreds of thousands of perennial daffodil bulbs were planted annually. Perennial bulbs divide every season, so the number of blooms increased from year to year. In November 2022, more than 577,000 bulbs were added. Daffodils are planted along each hillside to create “streams” of daffodils from 5 to 10 feet wide. Each hillside stream is vertically divided into separate, narrower streams based on the color and bloom time of each daffodil variety. Using four daffodil bulbs per square foot, every group—early-, early/mid-, mid-, mid/late- and late—is planted in its own separate stream based on bloom time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milliken |first=Paul |date=2023-03-09 |title=Incredible daffodil display dazzles at Gibbs Gardens |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gibbs-gardens-daffodils-blooming-spring |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=FOX 5 Atlanta |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Starting in 1985, hundreds of thousands of perennial daffodil bulbs were planted annually. Perennial bulbs divide every season, so the number of blooms increased from year to year. In November 2022, more than 577,000 bulbs were added. Daffodils are planted along each hillside to create “streams” of daffodils from 5 to 10 feet wide. Each hillside stream is vertically divided into separate, narrower streams based on the color and bloom time of each daffodil variety. Using four daffodil bulbs per square foot, every group—early-, early/mid-, mid-, mid/late- and late—is planted in its own separate stream based on bloom time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milliken |first=Paul |date=2023-03-09 |title=Incredible daffodil display dazzles at Gibbs Gardens |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gibbs-gardens-daffodils-blooming-spring |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=FOX 5 Atlanta |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Manor House Gardens === |
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'''MANOR HOUSE GARDENS ''' |
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Planting the grounds around the Manor House began in 1982. Large Japanese maples, American hollies and [[Willow oak|willow oaks]] were planted closer to the house with vines accenting corners. Seven terraces were planted with 150 feet of elevation variance from the Manor House down to the Valley Gardens. Surrounded by [[Hydrangea|hydrangeas]], [[Rhododendron|rhododendrons]] and a 100-foot-long rose arbor, the Manor House Gardens has views of [[Mount Oglethorpe|Mount Ogelthorpe]].<ref name="PBS NC" /> |
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=== Waterlily Gardens === |
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Planting the grounds around the Manor House began in 1982. Large Japanese maples, American hollies and willow oaks were planted closer to the house with vines accenting corners. The home site is one of the highest crests in northeast Cherokee County, with views of the North Georgia mountains. |
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The Waterlily Gardens have 5 ponds and 147 varieties of unique hardy and tropical waterlilies. The ponds are fed by natural springs. The Monet Bridge is modeled after the Japanese bridge in [[Water Lilies (Monet series)|Monet's Waterlily Gardens]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=GardenSmart :: EPISODES :: 2023 show02 |url=https://www.gardensmart.tv/?p=episodes&subpage=2023_show02 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=www.gardensmart.tv}}</ref> |
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=== Japanese Gardens === |
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Seven terraces were planted with 150 feet of elevation variance from the Manor House down to the Valley Gardens. Surrounded by [[Hydrangea|hydrangeas]], [[Rhododendron|rhododendrons]] and a 100-foot-long rose arbor, the Manor House Gardens has views of terraces, lawns, pools, waterfalls, undisturbed woodland, and the North Georgia mountains.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://video.pbsnc.org/video/garden-gibbs-gardens/ |title=In the Garden {{!}} Gibbs Gardens {{!}} Season 900 {{!}} Episode 913 {{!}} PBS NC |date=2024-04-12 |language=en |access-date=2024-04-12 |via=video.pbsnc.org}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The Japanese Gardens is 40 acres with seven spring-fed ponds with islands, bridges, massive boulders and rocks. There are more than 1,000 Japanese maples representing many varieties. Visitors enter the Hill and Pond Stroll Garden, “''Tsukiyama,''” though the [[Torii|Torii Gate]]. Shrubs and trees are pruned in the tradition of Japanese bonsai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Summer 2016 |work=Cultivate |title=Gibbs Gardens |page=4 |publisher=UTIA Marketing |via=Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/utiamarketing/docs/cultivate_spring_16 |access-date=2024-04-12 |language=en}}</ref> There is a zig zag bridge. According to Japanese folklore, walking across a traditional [[Zig-zag bridge|Zigzag Bridge]] chases away evil spirits. |
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'''WATERLILY GARDENS''' |
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The Waterlily Gardens have 5 ponds and 140 varieties of unique hardy and tropical waterlilies. The ponds, fed by natural springs, create reflections of the waterlily blooms. |
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The Monet Bridge is modeled after the Japanese bridge in [[Water Lilies (Monet series)|Monet’s Waterlily Gardens]]. In tribute, the bridge is painted the same color as Monet’s and planted wisteria of the same variety and color on top. Wooden bridges, a covered bridge, a natural rock bridge, islands, waterfalls and a Japanese pagoda viewing deck add to the Waterlily Gardens. |
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'''JAPANESE GARDENS''' |
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[[File:Torii_in_Gibbs_Gardens_Feb_2017w.jpg|left|thumb|Tori Gate]] |
[[File:Torii_in_Gibbs_Gardens_Feb_2017w.jpg|left|thumb|Tori Gate]] |
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In spring, weeping willows and cobalt-blue variegated water irises are reflected in the ponds. Ferns and the blossoms of Kurume, Satsuki, Indica and native azaleas; dogwoods; mountain laurels; Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees; trilliums and wildflowers are in bloom. In fall, the Japanese Gardens feature vivid foliage colors in shades of red, gold and crimson. |
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'''INSPIRATION GARDENS''' |
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=== Inspiration Gardens === |
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Added in 2021, the Inspiration Gardens includes an assortment of flowering trees and shrubs well suited to average-sized home gardens. During years of providing landscape design for homes in the Atlanta area, Gibbs heard homeowners’ concerns about planting trees and shrubs that quickly outgrew their yards. The Inspiration Gardens provide ideas for these homeowners. |
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⚫ | Added in 2021, the Inspiration Gardens includes flowering trees and shrubs suited to average-sized home gardens. During years of providing landscape design for homes in the Atlanta area, Gibbs heard homeowners’ concerns about planting trees and shrubs that quickly outgrew their yards. The Inspiration Gardens provide ideas for these homeowners. The 15 acres have dwarf conifers, Encore and native [[Azalea|azaleas]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Surround Yourself With Azaleas This Spring At These Southern Gardens |url=https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/azalea-parks |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Southern Living |language=en}}</ref> The Dwarf Japanese Dissectum Maple Collection represents 100-plus varieties. The Japanese Maples Collection—[[Acer palmatum]] and [[Acer japonicum|Acer ''japonicum'']]—represent more than 100 varieties. Drift Groundcover Rose series and [[Rosa 'Knock Out'|Knockout Roses]] add color.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pmuPt-4iDY |title=GardenSMART @ Gibbs Gardens New Inspiration Garden Ep1 |language=en |access-date=2024-04-12 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In late summer of 2023, a new garden was created to highlight contrasts of colors, textures, shapes and plant heights. There are nine flower beds containing thousands of annuals and perennials.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-23 |title=Gibbs Gardens Adds New Garden-It's All About Color |url=https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-lifestyle/gibbs-gardens-adds-new-garden-its-all-about-color/ |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=AllOnGeorgia}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:15, 30 April 2024
Gibbs Gardens, a 376-acre private garden open to the public, is located about an hour north of Atlanta, near Ball Ground in Cherokee County, Georgia.
History
Gibbs Gardens started on 200 acres of farmland and woodland along Yellow Creek Road in Cherokee County. The land, owned by Broughton Bannister, a 70-year-old farmer, included a three-acre lake and hundreds of natural springs. Jim Gibbs purchased the 200 acres from Bannister in September 1980. Over the next four years, adjacent parcels of land were added to reach the current 376 acres, including 40 acres in Pickens County.[1]
The Garden was created between 1981 and 2011. Trees were removed for more sunlight, ponds were dug, and bridge crossings and waterfalls were built for different gardens venues. Gibbs Gardens opened to the public on March 1, 2012 with 4 feature gardens and 12 seasonal color gardens. [2] Today it includes 6 feature gardens and 18 seasonal color gardens. [3]
The six feature gardens are the Japanese Garden, the Daffodil Gardens, The Manor House Gardens, The Inspiration Gardens, Waterlily Gardens and Le Jardin, The Color Garden.
Feature gardens
Daffodil Gardens
Fifty acres are dedicated to daffodils, containing more than 20 million bulbs.[4]
Starting in 1985, hundreds of thousands of perennial daffodil bulbs were planted annually. Perennial bulbs divide every season, so the number of blooms increased from year to year. In November 2022, more than 577,000 bulbs were added. Daffodils are planted along each hillside to create “streams” of daffodils from 5 to 10 feet wide. Each hillside stream is vertically divided into separate, narrower streams based on the color and bloom time of each daffodil variety. Using four daffodil bulbs per square foot, every group—early-, early/mid-, mid-, mid/late- and late—is planted in its own separate stream based on bloom time.[5]
Manor House Gardens
Planting the grounds around the Manor House began in 1982. Large Japanese maples, American hollies and willow oaks were planted closer to the house with vines accenting corners. Seven terraces were planted with 150 feet of elevation variance from the Manor House down to the Valley Gardens. Surrounded by hydrangeas, rhododendrons and a 100-foot-long rose arbor, the Manor House Gardens has views of Mount Ogelthorpe.[3]
Waterlily Gardens
The Waterlily Gardens have 5 ponds and 147 varieties of unique hardy and tropical waterlilies. The ponds are fed by natural springs. The Monet Bridge is modeled after the Japanese bridge in Monet's Waterlily Gardens. [6]
Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens is 40 acres with seven spring-fed ponds with islands, bridges, massive boulders and rocks. There are more than 1,000 Japanese maples representing many varieties. Visitors enter the Hill and Pond Stroll Garden, “Tsukiyama,” though the Torii Gate. Shrubs and trees are pruned in the tradition of Japanese bonsai.[7] There is a zig zag bridge. According to Japanese folklore, walking across a traditional Zigzag Bridge chases away evil spirits.
Inspiration Gardens
Added in 2021, the Inspiration Gardens includes flowering trees and shrubs suited to average-sized home gardens. During years of providing landscape design for homes in the Atlanta area, Gibbs heard homeowners’ concerns about planting trees and shrubs that quickly outgrew their yards. The Inspiration Gardens provide ideas for these homeowners. The 15 acres have dwarf conifers, Encore and native azaleas. [8] The Dwarf Japanese Dissectum Maple Collection represents 100-plus varieties. The Japanese Maples Collection—Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum—represent more than 100 varieties. Drift Groundcover Rose series and Knockout Roses add color.[9]
Le Jardin, The Color Garden
In late summer of 2023, a new garden was created to highlight contrasts of colors, textures, shapes and plant heights. There are nine flower beds containing thousands of annuals and perennials.[10]
References
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens plans expansion into Pickens County". Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens: Have You Heard of This Breathtaking Ball Ground Secret?". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ a b In the Garden | Gibbs Gardens | Season 900 | Episode 913. PBS NC. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Alexander, Christine (2023-04-12). "The Gibbs Gardens Shine in Spring". FineGardening. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Milliken, Paul (2023-03-09). "Incredible daffodil display dazzles at Gibbs Gardens". FOX 5 Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "GardenSmart :: EPISODES :: 2023 show02". www.gardensmart.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens". Cultivate. UTIA Marketing. Summer 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-12 – via Issuu.
- ^ "Surround Yourself With Azaleas This Spring At These Southern Gardens". Southern Living. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ GardenSMART @ Gibbs Gardens New Inspiration Garden Ep1. Retrieved 2024-04-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Gibbs Gardens Adds New Garden-It's All About Color". AllOnGeorgia. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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