Fuller Gardens Announces Opening Day, Season Events

NORTH HAMPTON, NH - The Fuller Gardens Annual Plant Sale will be held this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 6, Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, 2016.

The popular sale is one of the original plant sales in New Hampshire and features many hardy perennial and rose varieties proven to thrive in this area.

The seaside botanical garden will open for the 2016 season on Mother’s Day, May 8.

Fuller Gardens will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through mid-October. Admission for the month of May is half price.

Fuller Gardens is one of the last working estate gardens in the region. The gardens were designed in the Colonial Revival style by the Olmsted Brothers and were commissioned by Massachusetts Gov. Alvan T. Fuller at his Boar’s Head summer estate in the late 1920s.

Fuller Gardens is a non-profit organization and relies on memberships, admissions, event proceeds, and donations to maintain the historical gardens and grounds.

Garden Director Jamie Colen says the mild winter and cool spring has not had any adverse effects on the plants.

“Although the sub-freezing weather a few weeks ago stunted some early blooming flowers, we anticipate a very strong bloom cycle for the roses – roses are very tough plants," she said.

Seacoast Weddings Magazine recently recognized Fuller Gardens as a top unique venue for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Other events being held at Fuller Gardens this season include:

• Poetry Reading with Kate Leigh – June 29
• Children’s Story Time – June 27 and July 13 10 a.m.
• Annual Garden Party and Art Sale– July 13
• Reggae ‘n Roses Festival – Aug. 5

Check the website at fullergardens.org for more details and membership information.

Caption: Fuller Gardens staff getting ready for the big plant sale.

Submitted by Barbara MacLeod