South Church Unitarian Universalist Congregation

is proud to present

The 35th Annual Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth Tour

Friday, June 21 from 5-8pm and Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10-4pm

This year's tour concentrates on gardens in the Little Harbor neighborhood bordered by South Street, Middle Street, and Miller Avenue.

The self-guided walking tour features nine gardens and educational opportunities including

John Forti, author of

The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World.

Susan Pike, nature writer for The Portsmouth Herald

Pollinator Pathways: representatives will discuss native plants

Ikebana demonstrations

Enjoy musicians, plein air artists, and cookies along the tour of these beautiful gardens; both casual and formal, designed by professionals and enthusiasts.

Join this wonderful Portsmouth tradition!

$25 Early-bird tickets are on sale from April 1 - June 20 or when sold out.

(Retail Location to be announced by mid April).

$30 Day-of tickets will be sold at our tour headquarters:

South Church, 292 State Street, Portsmouth.

Tickets are good for use on either tour day.

To care for the gardens, their owners, and for the enjoyment of all our patrons, our tour has limited ticket sales to 1000.

Online tickets patrons will receive emails with instructions to pick up will call tickets in advance from 73 Court Street or during the tour from our tour headquarters at 292 State Street.