Create Columbia will present Art in the Gardens, Columbia's garden tour, on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual tour blends the artistry of several local gardeners with the artistic talents of a variety of artists who have each been assigned to one of the venues.

Each of the residential stops will host at least one artist working en plein air. Acrylics, oils, collages, and more will be produced during the garden tour. The tour will include four residential gardens and four non-residential gardens to showcase different styles and gardening features, and six of the featured gardens are new to the tour.

Phap-Hoa Temple's garden is a tranquil space that includes a lotus pond, magnolia tree, and developing perennials. Sacred statuary accents the garden. The featured artist will be Peg Donnan.

The gardens at Wright's Ferry Mansion are part of a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places and reflect the gardening style and greenery that may have been seen when Susanna Wright lived there. A tour guide will share the story of the home and its gardens.

The gardens of Bob and Janet Sherick include an array of colorful perennials and annuals, with yard art and whimsical decor scattered throughout to add a playful flair. The featured artist will be Bill Clark.

The Columbia Town Square garden is the subject of a refreshed landscaping design that will include the replanting of tulip bulbs that were planted in memory of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The focal point of the garden is its fountain, which provides a calming atmosphere. The featured artist will be Dee Zimmerman.

The gardens of Ed and Pam Lindenberger include palm trees and arborvitae that provide a green backdrop for colorful canna lilies, hibiscus, and day lilies. The featured artist will be Susan Darling.

Edible Garden at Columbia High School is a place for students to learn how to plant, tend, and harvest produce. The garden is surrounded by a native perennial border to attract the pollinators necessary to support vegetable production. The featured artists will be Diana Thomas followed by Joan Inman.

The gardens of Dale and Deb Schober are a wonderful blend of perennials, annuals, and vegetables in 18 different planting beds. This property is bordered by a wooded perimeter and natural run-off stream and is accentuated by thoughtfully placed hardscape. The featured artist will be Kim Morrow.

The gardens of Dan Johnson on the grounds of Oakmont include native planting beds and repurposed artifacts. The featured artist will be Janette Toth-Musser.

Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase on June 14 at the Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St., from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create Columbia will also have a stand set up at the market featuring plants for sale from the gardens of current or former tour hosts, as well as a selection of hand-painted decorative birdhouses designed by local artists. Funds raised will benefit Create Columbia's scholarship program to encourage education in the arts, and a short musical program showcasing recipients of this scholarship program will take place at 10 a.m. at the market.

Cash, checks, and Venmo will be accepted, with an additional processing fee for purchase by credit card. The tour will be held rain or shine. For more information, including a sneak preview of each garden, visit Create Columbia's Facebook page.