LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club's “Hidden Gardens of Lake County” tour is Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The “Maison du Maroc,” located near Lakeport, will be one of five gardens featured.

This is a true “renaissance property” with a panoramic view of rural farming countryside below. 

Creative and artistic ideas were inspired by a trip to Morocco in the 1970s. The property was designed as an animal sanctuary and is landscaped primarily with plantings in containers for water conservation and because of rocky soil. A majestic fountain and container water features on the front patio attracts local wildlife.

You also will enjoy plants including succulents, orchids and goldfish pond as you walk through the conservatory to the back patio. The back patio also has container plantings and a beautiful view of Clear Lake.

Tickets are $25 each and will be available beginning on April 13 at Main Street Nursery and Flowers by Jackie in Lakeport; and Bird Brain Designs in Kelseyville.

To purchase tickets by mail, call Nora at 707-263-5803. 

For further information, log visit www.clttgc.org or call tour chair Debra at 707-367-0815.

The Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club is a member of the Mendo-Lake District of the California Garden Club Inc.-Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.