The 2009 Home Garden Tour, was held on May 2 on a beautiful day, with a good turnout at the gardens.  View a gallery of the gardens here.  Pictures by Keith Hansen.

The five delightful homes–ranging from a large formal traditional garden in the historic Azalea District to a modest home in a rustic country setting–spotlight a variety of landscaping styles and methods. Homeowners include Donald and Chelli Warren, Bennett and Carrie White, Melinda Cook, David and Linda Gary, and Barbara Null.

Take a look at preview pictures taken in late March by Bill Kelldorf and Martin Davis.

In the Azalea District, the large two-story White home is graced with an expansive garden that includes a swimming pool area, a formal knot garden in the front, and an abundance of seasonal color. The homeowner does all of the work, including pruning of the intricate shrubs in the knot garden.

The Warren home features an attached curtained cabana, a koi pond, garden art, and many container plants. The landscape was designed by Casey Brownlow. 
 

The Cook home–named Best Yard in the 2008 Azalea Trail home tour–features a creek with bridges, interesting perennials, roses, shrubs, and hostas, and a cottage in back with a draped patio.

The Gary home, in the Woods subdivision, features a small garden with paths throughout made of decomposed granite, making the garden more accessible to gardeners with physical challenges. David Gary lends the skills of a Master Gardener to his environment.

The Null home demonstrates that gardening miracles can be realized on a limited budget. Master Gardener trainee Barbara Null showcases several hundred iris and daylilies and other perennials at her mobile home in a country setting.