One of the greatest spring traditions in Virginia is Historic Garden Week. In its 78th year, Historic Garden Week is the oldest and largest statewide house and garden tour event in the nation. This year’s Historic Garden Week runs from April 16 to 23 and includes tours of 250 gardens, historic homes and landmarks throughout the state. Sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, tours benefit the restoration of historically significant gardens throughout the state; 40 have been restored since 1929.

Just across our state border, more than a million people annually attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the annual commemoration of the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. The trees are an enduring symbol of friendship between Japan and the U.S., and a wide variety of events are scheduled throughout the festival to celebrate Japanese culture and the beauty of nature. This year, the festival begins on March 26 and ends on April 10, but the blossoms are expected to reach their peak March 29 through April 3.

With so many gardens to explore in Virginia, the Virginia Tourism Corporation offers a comprehensive guide of botanical and historic gardens, searchable by region, county or city. The website also provides a summary of some of the most famous and significant gardens around the state as well as online resources to help you make your plans to get your next flower fix.