Last Year's Event Details. 2013 Event Information To Come!

Join us for a day of garden-filled fun at the
7th Annual Seeding Our Future Garden Tour + Art Show

Tour seven fabulous gardens in the Tigard - Tualatin community. Wander through intimate garden rooms. Stroll amongst a tapestry of flowers and wildlife friendly habitats. Appreciate dazzling craftsmanship, and the clever transformation of found objects into garden art. Expand your plant palette with visits to collectors' gardens. Be inspired by the possibilities. Garden hosts and OSU Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to enrich your experience. Rain or shine. Garden Tour tickets are required.

Shop the Art Show at Durham Elementary School. A Garden Market featuring plants, cut flowers, veggies, and other delectables has been added to the event. Art Show and Garden Market admission is FREE.

Do you have something unique to offer? Apply as an artist or Garden Market vendor. We're looking for artists, craftspeople, produce, flowers and plant vendors etc.

Volunteer by emailing us or calling 503-431-4024 and be a part of the fun.

Be sure to join us on Facebook

Artists Welcome

Shop the Art Show and Garden Market at Durham Elementary School. Purchase one-of- a-kind, beautifully handcrafted garden inspired art from selected Northwest artists. Art to include metal and stone sculptures, fused and stained glass, jewelry, fiber art and ceramics.

A Garden Market featuring plants, cut flowers, produce and other delectables as well as garden related specialty items has been added to the event.

Artists
We invite you to submit an application to join our talented group of artists. Artwork must be handcrafted. Artists are selected to ensure a representation of art work across all art media while at the same time showcasing each artist's individual work and style. If you would like to participate, please let us know.

Garden Market Vendors
We are looking for vendors selling produce, cut flowers, baked goods, specialty items, garden related tools, accessories and services, and the unusual and unique.

Please fill-out and submit the following application if you would like to participate as an artist or market vendor.

For more information, contact vendorinfo@the-ftts.org

Seeding Our Future Garden Tour 2012:

Explore seven extraordinary gardens in the Tigard - Tualatin community. Wander the grounds of a "country manor". Enjoy the serenity of a bird sanctuary. Meander through elegant garden rooms, and alongside spectacular water features. Pet a goat. Garden hosts have been preparing to welcome you and to share their garden magic. Bring a friend, and delight your senses in the gardens, art show, and Garden Market events.

A sneak peek of our 2012 gardens:

Note cards featuring the beautiful gardens of our previous year's tours are available for purchase. Photographers Gordon Hickey, Josh McCullough, Diane Geyer, and Doug Richardson have captured the gardens at their peak. Choose from several themed sets of six cards for only $10/set. Throughout the year the note card sets can be ordered online. Individual cards for just $2 each as well as sets can be purchased at the Tigard Tualatin School District office and at the Art Show and Garden Market.

Finished size of each note card is 5"x7". Photograph size is 4"x6". Note card and envelope are high quality paper in a neutral color.

Options:

Down the Garden Path +

Just Roses +

Garden Whimsy +

The Seeding Our Future Garden Tour and Art Show and Garden Market is produced and managed by an all volunteer team. Without the incredible dedication, enthusiasm and hard work of these volunteers, this community event and fundraiser for the Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools will not be able to continue. We need your help, both now, in the planning phase, and at the event itself. If you're interested in joining the planning committee or would be willing to work a shift during the event, please contact us at gardeninfo@the-ftts.org or by calling 503-431-4024.

If you would like more information about this event, please contact us. Join our mailing list to receive early information about the event. Please send your name, street address & email address, along with a note that you would like to be added to the Garden Tour and Art Show and Garden Market mailing list to gardeninfo@the-ftts.org. We do not sell, loan or give your private information to anyone.

How does the garden tour work?

• Each garden tour ticket has a "starting garden location" on the back. Start the tour at that address or at the Art Show and Garden Market location.
• At the "starting garden location" (or the Art Show and Garden Market) the tour ticket will be exchanged for a Garden Tour Program that contains detailed driving directions to each garden, a map, description of each garden, etc.
• A garden tour ticket or Tour Program is required for every guest entering a private garden.

Can I get the Garden Tour Program before the day of the tour?
In order to protect the privacy of our garden hosts, the Garden Tour Program is not available in advance, however a preview of the gardens is available on our website.

Can we tour with friends who have a different "starting garden location"?
For large groups we would appreciate it if you would start the tour at the Art Show and Garden Market. Here you can exchange your tickets for programs. If there are just two of you, feel free to start at either of your tickets "starting garden location".

If I only have a half day, will I be able to see all the gardens?
It is possible that you could see all the gardens in half a day, buy it may not be as enjoyable. Many visitors enjoy lingering in each garden or visiting with the garden hosts. If touring all of the gardens might not be possible, consider previewing the garden descriptions on our webnsite to prioritize the gardens most interesting to you.

Do children need a ticket?
Every guest entering a private garden requires a ticket, including children. Keep in mind that children often do not have the patience for this type of event.

Are the gardens handicap accessible?
Each garden is different. The Garden Tour Program specifies accessibility in the garden description. If you will require assistance touring the gardens, the person assisting you will also require a ticket.

What kinds of things will be for sale at the Art Show and Garden Market? Artists will have outdoor sculplture, glass and metalwork, and jewelry. Vendors will be selling plants, cut flowers, produce, and cool garden related items.

What if it rains the day of the tour?
This is a rain or shine event. Gardens are often at their most beautiful when kissed by a refreshing Oregon rain.

What if I can't use the ticket after I buy it?
Garden Tour tickets are non-refundable. If you purcahsed a ticket and can not use it, consider giving it as a gift to a friend.

As an artist or vendor, how do I get my work considered for the art show?
Art work must be handcrafted, and garden themed is preferred but not mandatory. Artists are selected to ensure a representation of art work across all art media while at the same time showcasing each artist's individual work and style.

To request information and/or an application, visit the Art Show tab or email gardenvendor@the-ftts.org.

I still have more questions. Where can I get more detailed information?
Email gardeninfo@the-ftts.org with your question and contact information and we will get back with you as soon as possible.