Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA

Ball Ground, GA, is less than an hour’s drive from downtown Gainesville.  If you’ve never been there, you might want to plan a day trip that includes Gibbs Gardens, a gem for all those who love flowers and landscaping.

Imagine 300-acres of Eden-like beauty set in the forested foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The rolling hills, shade trees and abundant springs and streams create an exquisite backdrop for these unforgettable gardens.

Not convinced it’s worth the drive?  Maybe this will sway you.

Gibbs Gardens offers:

  • Japanese Gardens — the largest in the nation
  • Water Lily Gardens — the nation’s largest display of 140 varieties in a natural environment
  • Daffodil Gardens — the largest display in the country
  • Manor House Gardens with seven flowering terraces from the Manor House to the Valley Gardens.

Even if you don’t know the secret way to identify a dogwood tree (by its bark) and you could make a plastic rose wilt, your heart and soul will blossom at Gibbs Gardens.

Click Here for Information on Gibbs Gardens from ExploreGeorgia.org

Click Here for the Gibbs Gardens Website

 


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Robert J. Sutherland is a travel writer enjoying life in Gainesville, GA.
Robert has two adult daughters, seven practically perfect grandchildren and a zippy Kawasaki. Contact Robert at [email protected].

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