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It doesn’t get much better than springtime in Georgia. Warmer temperatures, longer days, and the promise of summer are all just around the corner. One of the best places to celebrate the transition into a new season is Gibbs Gardens. Located in Ball Ground, this world-class garden is a must-visit destination this time of year. The moment you set foot on the property, you’ll be enchanted by the millions of daffodil blooms and colorful tulips that mark the arrival of spring. Here’s more on why you’ll want to plan your visit to this beautiful garden in Georgia as soon as possible.
Welcome to Gibbs Gardens! Boasting 356 acres of gorgeous grounds, this stunning garden in Georgia belongs at the very top of your springtime bucket list.
Each year, Gibbs Gardens opens in late February to showcase its earliest springtime blossoms: daffodils and tulips.
Every two weeks, over 60 varieties of early, mid, and late blooming daffodils make their debut. That amounts to six full weeks of gorgeous daffodil blooms!
This year, 370,000 additional blooms were planted, adding even more volume to the millions of bulbs already in the ground. Moreover, daffodil bulbs divide every year, doubling the amount of the past season.
As you make your way through the garden, you'll be positively amazed by the spectrum of yellow that surrounds you. White, peach, and deep gold are just a few of the color varieties.
The owner, designer, and developer of Gibbs Gardens, Jim Gibbs explains his vision for the bounty of blooms: "We planted the new bulbs in a unique design to give visitors the experience of daffodil blossoms
arrayed in 10-foot-wide rivers of color—flowing waves of golden yellow blossoms covering acres and acres of hillsides."
In addition to the soft cherry blossoms, you'll also notice forsythia,
quince, spiraea, and dogwood trees begin to bloom.
So whether you're visiting for the daffodils, tulips, blossoming trees, or simply to experience one of the top-rated gardens in Georgia, you'll be glad you welcomed the arrival of spring at Gibbs Gardens.
Have you ever visited this beautiful garden in Georgia? If so, be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more information, you can visit Gibbs Gardens online. You can also follow Gibbs Gardens on Facebook for exciting updates and more photos.
