Registration open for trial garden tour across three states
Key takeaways
- The Southern Garden Tour runs June 2-4
- Events take place in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina
- Attendees can evaluate hundreds of new plant varieties
Registration is open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour, a three-day horticulture industry event scheduled for June 2-4 across Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina.
The tour will feature trial garden open houses at Young’s Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina. The event invites growers, breeders, brokers, educators, landscapers and other industry professionals to evaluate hundreds of new plant varieties.
The tour begins June 2 at Young’s Plant Farm, followed by a June 3 open house at the University of Georgia Trial Gardens. The event concludes June 4 at Metrolina Greenhouses. Attendees may also visit the trial gardens throughout the summer.
Trial gardens are used to assess plant performance under real-world conditions, helping industry professionals make production and selection decisions.
“The Southern Garden Tour often gives horticulture industry professionals their first opportunity to observe emerging plant genetics and objectively evaluate their performance in the heat and humidity of three intense Southern climates,” said Mark Yelanich, director of research and development at Metrolina Greenhouses. “It’s also a valuable opportunity to network and connect with industry peers.”
Registration and event details are available on the Southern Garden Tour website.
FAQ
Q: When is the Southern Garden Tour?
A: June 2-4, 2026.
Q: Where is the event held?
A: At trial gardens in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina.
Q: Who should attend?
A: Horticulture industry professionals including growers, breeders and landscapers.
Q: What is the purpose of the tour?
A: To evaluate new plant introductions in real-world growing conditions.
Q: How can attendees register?
A: Through the Southern Garden Tour website.
What this means
The event provides an opportunity to assess new plant genetics and connect with industry peers.
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