The Oak Harbor Garden Club’s annual tour and tea is Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of gardens will be open.

A low maintenance yard was created for simplicity. But this yard isn’t boring — it’s filled with color, many tress and shrubs as well as a deck and a waterfall.

A park with a view covers six acres and contains a number of old-growth firs. Other trees were gifts from the owners’ children. Almost all the rocks used in landscaping came from the original 10-acre lot. The native rock forms borders, paths, terraces and retaining walls.

One couple dreamed of living in a hand-shaved log cabin in the woods. This dream home now features their woodwork creations as well as extensive plantings for shade, color and a wildlife garden plus two birdbaths and 12 birdhouses. Creations by grandchildren are focal points.

A busy, peaceful yard was designed for lawn reduction. Gravel paths were lined with lavender and ground covers. An oriental area has a small pond and bridge, a dragon house and tori.

Found art covers almost every inch of a north Oak Harbor home and expresses the owners’ eclectic tastes.

Home is where the horse is prancing in the pasture. But not in the yard where tree, shrubs and rock-bordered koi ponds combine for a restful view

Tea and homemade cookies will be served in a rustic location. Instrumental music will be presented during tea.

Tickets are $12 and may be purchased in advance by sending a check to: Garden Tea and Tour 486 W. Henni Rd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. You may also buy tickets at The Daily Grind, The Greenhouse Nursery, or the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 675-0392 or 675-0538.