Two private gardens in North Stonington, Stonington open July 14 for public tours

The public is invited to explore two private gardens on July 14 in North Stonington and Stonington, which will be open to benefit the Garden Conservancy. The cost is $5 per garden and children 12 and under enter free. No reservations are required, and the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine.

Highlights of the gardens include a century-old boxwood hedge a quarter-mile long, rose arbors, a grapery and a collection of more than 600 daylily cultivars among rock outcroppings.

Visitors may begin at either location: Blue Flag Farm, 449 Pendleton Hill Road, North Stonington; or Stone Acres, estate of Mr. & Mrs. Frederic C. Paffard Jr., 385 N. Main St., Stonington. For more information, visit www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (888) 842-2442.