The 14th Annual Baton Rouge Area
Tour of Ponds and Gardens
Saturday, May 18 (10AM-5PM) Sunday, May 19 (12noon-5PM)
Baton Rouge, LA.(April 8, 2013) Harb’s Oasis and Deep South Koi and Pond Society will host the 14th annual Baton Rouge Area Tour of Ponds and Gardens, Saturday, May 18 thru Sunday, May 19. Tickets are available at Harb’s Oasis, 225.756.2720. The Tour of Ponds and Gardens’ tour book includes all the pond descriptions, locations and directions.
Since the Tour’s inception, over $110,000 has been raised and given back to the community to such charities as Susan G. Komen Foundation, Woman’s Hospital, Hilltop Arboretum and Brave Heart. The 2013 Tour of Ponds will benefit Brave Heart-Children in Need and Yelp!BR. Brave Heart is a non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life for children who are experiencing the emotional trauma of being removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect. Their goal is to offer comfort and give these children the tools to grow into productive citizens who in turn will contribute in positive ways to our society. Yelp!BR is a non-profit, no kill adoption organization founded in 2009 that finds homes for shelter dogs in Baton Rouge. They have found permanent homes for over 200 dogs that would otherwise have been euthanized.
Deep South Koi and Pond Society is a nonprofit club whose purpose is to promote interest in koi and water gardening in the South Louisiana area. Monthly meetings at club members homes offer the chance to see a variety of ponds, ask questions and get tips from pond owners and guest speakers. The club also sponsors activities throughout the year including the Tour of Ponds and Gardens, fish sales, and various educational and social activities. Visit www.deepsouthkoi.org for additional information.
Harb’s Oasis Landscaping and Garden Center has been in business since 1980, owned by Charbel Ruth Harb. They are the originators of this tour which began in 1999 to raise awareness of water gardening and the beauty of adding water movement to the garden along with giving back to the community. Harb’s Oasis has landscaped or built a majority of the water gardens on the tour, and is pleased to join Deep South Koi and Pond Society in presenting this exciting event. Visit www.harbsoasis.com for additional information.
Every year pond tour participants open their yards to showcase their beautiful and unique ponds. It is easy to get the inspiration and the information needed to make informed decisions about ponds, water gardens, fountains and landscaping, when you see the wide array of incredible designs that have been implemented in our area. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to interact with homeowners and professionals about water features, fish, flowers, plants and outdoor entertainment areas, as you discover the drama that water in motion brings to the home and garden.
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