May 2000
April 14 - May 21, 2000
Daffodil Days
Blithewold Mansion and Gardens
Bristol, Rhode Island
(401) 253-2707
Celebrate spring with more than 50,000 flowering daffodils on the grounds of this 33-acre
mansion estate with gardens and arboretum.
May 13-16, 2000
65th Annual Dogwood Festival
Fairfield, Connecticut
(203) 259-5596
Coastal Connecticut welcomes spring with thousands of pink and white dogwood blossoms. In
addition to garden tours and historic walks, the festival also features an art show, a
juried craft show, and craft demonstrations by local artists.
May 22, 2000
Heritage Plantation: Dexter Rhododendron Festival
Sandwich (Cape Cod), Massachusetts
(508) 888-3300
Rhododendrons in spectacular bloom provide the backdrop for this Cape Cod festival.
May 26, 2000
Shelburne Museum Lilac Festival
Shelburne, Vermont
(802) 985-3346
The Shelburne Museum grounds are home to 90 varieties of lilacs--more than 400 bushes--and
the perfect time to see them in bloom is during the annual May Lilac Festival, which
features discussions on lilac care, horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, lilac garden
tours, flower arranging demonstrations, and craft workshops.
May 27-28, 2000
Rare Breeds and Heirloom Seeds
Plimoth Plantation
Plymouth, Massachusetts
(508) 746-1622
Learn about the history and functions of plants and animals from the 17th century at
Plimoth Plantation. Tours of the restored Pilgrim village will focus on plants and their
historical significance, and historic plants will be available for sale. |
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