Visit Marvin Moore Ornamental Gardens this May

P

eople who love gardening won’t want to miss the chance to visit Marvin's Gardens this Mother's Day weekend and each weekend throughout the month of May as it will be open to the public.

Marvin Moore, a retired fireman, has turned more than two acres of land that he owns in Aguanga into the most beautiful and fascinating garden. He loves to share this labor of love and has hosted local groups like the Chambers of Commerce and the Garden Club who have enjoyed private functions there.

He is now inviting the public in for a visit each weekend in May from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Marvin is well known for his cultivation of iris which are now in bloom.

At Marvin Moore Ornamental Gardens, large granite boulders become water features which trickle into a pool, plants and trees of all kinds create secret getaways and flowers are almost always in bloom.

Marvin is quit the iris aficionado; he has hundreds of all kinds and colors in his permanent gardens as well as in individual pots cultivated in his nursery. For a nominal fee, visitors can take some home.

Marvin Moore Ornamental Gardens can be found at 50795 Bradford Rd in Aguanga.