From urban to rural gardens, small to large lots, and vegetable to rainwater gardens, avid gardeners are getting ready to roll out the welcome mat to their yards as a way to educate and inspire other green thumb enthusiasts. Here are some upcoming tours in the metro area and beyond that range in themes, offering something for everyone. WEST END NEIGHBORS' GARDEN TOUR June 15: Explore the lush greenery of traditional gardens, the charm of native landscapes, the creativity of alley gardens and the productivity of vegetable gardens.
The tour is a celebration of St. Paul's W. 7th area and its diverse gardening styles.
A plant sale is also part of the event. (10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., free; fortroadfed.
org/west-end-garden-tour ) SEWARD GARDEN TOUR June 20 : This tour invites you to witness the beauty and care of 10 urban gardens in the heart of Minneapolis' historic Seward neighborhood. Take a tour through the beautiful gardens, followed by an afterparty with drinks and flower raffle. Spots are limited.
(6 to 8 p.m.; $15 advance, $20 day of tour; sng.
org ) HENNEPIN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS LEARNING GARDEN TOUR July 13: Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers host this self-guided tour spotlighting 10 gardens in Minneapolis and Edina. (8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.; $15 advance; $20 day of tour.
Children under 12 free with paid adult; hennepinmastergardeners.org ) NEW PRAGUE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOUR July 13: A self-guided tour of private and public gardens plus presentations on the history.
