Be inspired on the annual garden tour – Cross Timbers Gazette | South Denton County | Mound of flowers

By Beverly Duncan

Inspiration abounds with self-guided tours of four unique Denton County properties located in Flower Mound and Double Oak, as well as Flower Mound’s First Baptist Community Garden during the Denton County Master Gardener Association’s 2024 Annual Garden Tour. Here is a preview of what you will experience.

Aside from the two large savannah hollies flanking the main entrance to Hidden Gem in Flower Mound, not a single contractor plant remains! This hidden garden gem has been transformed into a natural landscape filled with natives and other sun and shade loving perennials.

At the Double Oak property, aptly named Century Oak, you’ll find a little piece of country nestled in the middle of town under the outstretched arms of a century-old red oak tree. Look closely to discover how the property creates a diverse and active habitat providing food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife.

Possum Creek in Flower Mound flows through this beautiful 1.25 acre lot surrounded by rocks, mature oaks, elms and cedars. Erosion control and adequate drainage are key to the success of this property. Native plants and perennials, including areas of sun and shade, are featured along the creek bed.

Shades of Eden and Art features native and adaptive highlights in a carefully curated design. Discover native perennials, understory plantings, a selection of reseeding annuals plus vegetables and mushrooms in a keyhole design. A certified wildlife habitat, this garden is home to bluebird and owl nest boxes.

At Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden, we celebrate the alliance between DCMGA, Christian Community Action, and Flower Mound First Baptist as well as the surrounding community. The garden donates thousands of pounds of produce each year to benefit the CCA. Learn how a diverse range of vegetables and fruits are grown and donated each week to benefit families in need. A CCA truck will be on site to collect your canned food donations in lieu of entry fees.

Tickets are on sale now at dcmga.com. The garden tour will take place on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday May 11.^th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Advance tickets are $15. Day visit, $20. Children up to 12 years old are free.

Save the date for our fruit and vegetable fair on June 15^th. Visit DCMGA.com for more information.

Happy gardening!