The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road
Event Details:
Gardenpalooza is a large, lively, over-the-top celebration filled with fun, discovery, and delight.
A Spoonful of Spring (noun):
A Gardenpalooza event where spring officially pops into bloom at The Gardens—complete with tours, games, activities, and just a touch of Mary Poppins-inspired whimsy.
A Spoonful of Spring is designed for plant lovers, families with kids of all ages, couples looking for a charming date, and anyone who believes spring is better with a little fun, laughter, and magic. On April 25, enjoy garden tours, playful activities, hands-on workshops, and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day in the garden—all wrapped in a practically perfect Gardenpalooza celebration.
Poppin’ Into Spring—Practically Perfect in Every Way
Step into a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious spring inspired by Mary Poppins. From whimsical activities to beautiful blooms, A Spoonful of Spring invites you to celebrate the season with fun, creativity, and just a dash of magic.
🌸 Spring attire encouraged! Come dressed in your favorite spring colors, florals, or something that feels practically perfect for the season.
Delicious Food and Drinks from Our Garden Grille and Garden Bar
Come enjoy a jolly, carefree day in the gardens where there’s no rush—just a touch of whimsy around every corner. With a free-flowing format, you’re invited to wander at your own pace, discovering delightful activities, garden experiences, and charming surprises as you go. Pop into the Mixing It Up and Flower Arranging classes (for an additional charge) whenever you please, and spend the day soaking in spring’s beauty with a spirit of fun and a dash of Mary Poppins magic—because a little spontaneity makes everything practically perfect.
Garden Center Hours:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Join The Gardens Membership and receive 50% off all Gardenpalooza events including A Spoonful of Spring tickets—plus exclusive savings on signature events like The Southern Lights and Grain to Oven, along with discounts in The Garden Center. Membership pays for itself and helps us continue cultivating inspiration through nature.
Mar 21 - Apr 25, 2026
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, a non-profit botanical garden, is committed to improving lives and nurturing creativity through the wonders of nature. Spanning over 300 acres of land, our aspiration is to establish ourselves as a premier destination for plant and nature enthusiasts, event goers, families and people of all ages!
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