Visit five private gardens on Bainbridge Island, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations required; rain or shine. Highlights include exotic trees, sculpture and other garden art, multiple ponds and water features, and exuberant mixed borders. Begin at the Folse Garden or see www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days for additional locations.

Fueling America’s passion for gardens, Open Days is a nationwide community of gardeners and garden enthusiasts teaching and inspiring each other. From expert to novice, we think there is no better way to improve as a gardener than by experiencing a diverse range of gardens firsthand. Open Days provides opportunities to visit the county’s most exciting, creative, and innovative private gardens. It has become our best-known and most beloved program.