Not-So-Secret Garden

May 2, 10: With spring flowers in full bloom, come celebrate the beauty of the season (and Mom, of course) at Van Vleck House and Gardens.

Posted April 15, 2009 by Emily Faherty

Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair.

Courtesy of Van Vleck House and Gardens.

Not-So-Secret Garden

May 2, 10: With spring flowers in full bloom, come celebrate the beauty of the season (and Mom, of course) at Van Vleck House and Gardens. The 5.8-acre grounds are home to more than 400 varieties of flora, including rare azaleas and rhododendrons, and historic sweeping purple wisteria, which create a stunning yet tranquil backdrop for this month’s events.

The annual plant sale (Sat, May 2, 9 am–4 pm) features unique shrubs, vines, perennials, and trees, with experts on-site to answer all your gardening questions. The free Mother’s Day Concert (Sun, May 10, 2–3 pm) is a Montclair tradition, with live music and picnic snacks on the lawn for the whole family to enjoy. 21 Van Vleck St, Montclair (973-744-4752; vanvleck.org).

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