The last Saturday of every July, is the Tangletown Gardens’ Garden and Art Tour. This self-guided annual tour features some of the Twin Cities’ best gardens, local art, and galleries. Wine tasting in the gardens is generously provided by Solo Vino of Saint Paul. Proceeds from the tour help fund public art and garden projects in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Every year the event gains more recognition and has fostered a loyal following.

Mark your calendar! This years Garden and Art Tour will be held Saturday July 26th, 9:00-4:00, rain or shine. The 2008 tour will be closer to home featuring gardens in the south Minneapolis neighborhoods surrounding Tangletown Gardens. At 7:00 pm, guests are invited back to the garden center for an evening celebration complete with live music, appetizers, and beverages.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the tour and are available May through July at Tangletown Gardens.