Historic Garden Week in Southeastern VA

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

More gorgeous arrangements from HGW in Portsmouth. The vibrant colors and designs complimented this home perfectly!

04/24/2026

More flowers and gardens from our tour last Saturday. We hope you are enjoying our recap of the day. The pictures say it all…lots of hard work, lots of talent, lots of heart. More pictures keep coming in, so we will continue to share.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

A wise friend once said, “Flowers are meant to be shared.” Today, we “share” with you some of the stunning arrangements created by our Tri-Club members for our Portsmouth Tour last Saturday. Thank you to the hardworking and talented arrangers from Elizabeth River Garden Club, Franklin Garden Club, and Nansemond River Garden Club. More pictures to come!

04/23/2026

Thank you to all of our guests who came to Historic Garden Week in Portsmouth! 🌸💐🪻

04/19/2026

The day cannot end without saying thank you to all of the sponsors, homeowners, flower arrangers, hostesses, and many other amazing volunteers who made Historic Garden Week in Portsmouth such a success. We also want to thank each guest who supported the efforts of the Garden Club of Virginia to restore and preserve public gardens and historical properties by participating in the tour. It was such a lovely day! 🌸 More pictures of tour day to come!

04/16/2026

Our Tour Headquarters is located at The Woman’s Club of Portsmouth, 304 Sycamore Road. There are so many reasons to stop by! Here are just a few…
🪻Bartlett Tree Service will be there to answer your horticultural questions, and provide free tree saplings! (10:00-1:00)
🪻Gorgeous flower arrangements have been created by our club members!
🪻Restrooms are available all day!
🪻You can purchase day-of tickets or exchange your advance ticket for your wristband.
🪻Tour information will be available!
🪻You can enjoy an incredible display of Virginia’s Native Plants.
🪻Displays and information about Paradise Creek and Hoffler Creek will be available.
🪻Lunch! If you preordered a box lunch, it will be ready for you!
🪻Complimentary valet parking!!
Headquarters will be a wonderful stop on our tour! See you on Saturday!

04/15/2026

When it’s just a few days before Historic Garden Week, garages become flower shops! We are focused on creating beautiful arrangements for tour day! See you on Saturday in Portsmouth! Advance tickets available at gcv.org/historic-garden-week/tickets Can’t wait!!!

04/14/2026

Historic Garden Week is the only state-wide garden tour in the nation! Come and be a part of this cherished springtime tradition in Virginia! All proceeds are used for restoration, conservation, and preservation of our historic public gardens and properties across our state. Join us on Saturday, April 18th, in Portsmouth as we usher in this incredible Garden Party!
🌷Advance tickets are still available at gcv.org/historic-garden-week/tickets or you can click the link in our bio.
🌷Tour time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM