June 15 Soroptimist Garden Tour and Reception

Soroptimist International of Schenectady is hosting its 10th annual garden tour to raise money for programs that improve the lives of women and girls through social, educational and economic empowerment. The tour is Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Eight beautiful and diverse gardens are being featured in Schenectady County. Tickets are $15 in advance (buy five and get the sixth one free); $18 the day of the tour. Tour tickets go on sale the first week of May and may be purchased at many local merchants, including Faddegon’s Nursery (www.faddegons.com). This year Faddegon’s will be hosting a celebration reception the day of the tour from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the nursery. For more information about the tour, please visit www.soroptimistofschenectady.org or call Frieda 518-885-9710, Barbara 518-393-5133 or Ida 518-495-6368.

Photo of Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ in the shade garden