LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club's “Hidden Gardens of Lake County” tour will be held Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the beautiful and intriguing tour venues featured this year is “Jim and Patti's Garden” in Lakeport.

Over the course of more than 20 years, the owners have transformed their sprawling grounds into a lovely and mature landscape. It is difficult to believe that homeowner Jim, who designed and executed the landscape and hardscapes, has had no formal training in either area.

The natural setting is fantastic, directly on the lake with a dock with a breath-taking view of Mt. Konocti, and 100-year-old redwood and Japanese maple trees.

Other features include a fountain so charming the materials company features it in their national catalog. There also is a large swimming pool with a large cabana for entertaining.

For more information about the tour, including the other gardens, go to the club's Web site at www.clttgc.org or call the tour chair, Debra, at 707-367-0815.

Tickets are $25 and are available the day of the tour at The Shoe Box located in the Lakeport Safeway Shopping Center, 1071 11th St., or at Boatique Winery, 8255 Red Hills Road, Kelseyville.

Prior to the tour they are available at Main Street Nursery and Flowers by Jackie in Lakeport, or Bird Brain Designs in Kelseyville. To purchase tickets by mail, contact Nora at 707-263-5803.
 
Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is a member of the Mendo-Lake District of the California Garden Club Inc., Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.