This Saturday, now that the Red Coats have departed, the Horribles have come and gone, and the fireworks have worked their magic, it’s time to for the peace, quiet and serenity of the annual Generous Gardeners Garden Tour when the flowers will have their turn.
This year, Magnolia’s gardens, originally showcased in Generous Gardeners’ fifth Garden Tour in 2017, are back for an encore. And this time, says Susan Kelly, with music, sweet music.
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