Mother’s Day
People often ask when is the best time to visit Kubota Garden. For different people, there are different answers, but if you are someone who loves flowers and bold colors, the time to visit is in May around Mother’s Day.
If you visit the Garden this weekend, you will find that most of the azaleas and rhododendrons are in full bloom. In the Tom Kubota Stroll Garden, large swaths of ajuga and forget-me-nots brighten the edges of the lawns and pathways. A few late flowering magnolias are at their peak. There are specimen Japanese maples grown specifically for their bright spring foliage. Even the deciduous trees and conifers vie for your attention with the bright green color of their new shoots. And with the clear skies and bright sunshine, the color could be… well, you should stop by and judge for yourself
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