2026
Red River Valley Garden Tour

Tour Map

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1. 4704 37th Ave N, Reiles Acres

2. 4275 Landview Rd, Reiles Acres

3. 3649 Evergreen Rd N, Fargo

4. 758 34th St N, Unit O, Fargo

5. 1135 8th Street North, Fargo

6. 1420 7th St N, Fargo

7. 1350 2nd St N, Fargo

8. 1326 3rd St N, Fargo

Meet Your Hosts

1. Kim's Plant Ranch

Kim’s Plant Ranch, owned by Bill and Kim Triebwasser, is a cut flower lover’s paradise that continues to evolve each year. The garden features more than 25,000 lisianthus, vibrant zinnia beds, a kidney-shaped perennial garden, a colorful bulb garden, and a dahlia bed holding more than 450 tubers. Many flowers are started from seed in the greenhouse, as early as December, and planted with the help of family and friends in the spring. Visitors will also enjoy a whimsical She Shed tucked among the blooms. Kim’s Plant Ranch donates seedlings and countless garden blooms to support Hope Blooms.

2. Tanya Bale

Tanya, a hobby gardener, had to start her garden over when she moved in 2024. Valley Landscaping helped bring the idea of the limestone paver path and crushed rock surround to fruition. This is the second growing season with this garden, set of 6 raised beds that are 2’ tall. The garden includes four vegetable beds, 2 beds for strawberries and asparagus, and a flower garden. There are 3 cattle panel trellis’ used for vertical growing. One has a beautiful William Baffin climbing rose bush on it, and the others are for cucumbers, beans, pumpkins, squash, peas, & indeterminate tomatoes. Visitors can enter the garden through the gate on the south end of the garage.

3. Susan Grenz

The birds, the bees, the butterflies, and a fish pond too. These are the reasons Brad and Susan Grenz have focused on plants, trees, and shrubs in their gardens the past 22 years they’ve lived in their north Fargo home. 

The yard has undergone many transformations over the years, with expanded then reduced garden beds, as the Grenz’s have found what they enjoy most and what works best in their yard. Enjoy the many garden photos they have taken over the years to document the changes, along with the many birds and butterflies that have enjoyed the host and nectar plants.

4. Hope Blooms

Sprout Joy Community Garden is a project of Hope Blooms, a nonprofit that repurposes flowers to create meaningful moments for community members facing loneliness and hardship. Established in 2023, the garden features 10 raised beds of bright, vibrant cut flowers that support our programs from seed to bouquet. Garden boxes were built by Richland 44 FFA, with annual seedling donations from Baker Garden & Gift and Kim's Plant Ranch. Tour guests can also stop inside Hope Blooms during the tour to help celebrate our 10th birthday. Limited parking is available in the lot; street parking is encouraged. Hope Blooms is located at the northwest corner of the lot.

5. Deb Williams

The overall style is cottage garden, with cutting flowers, perennials and herbs. It was designed to complement our 1919 American foursquare. Key features include the love garden, the art installations (done mostly by local artists), the patio garden, and the island bed featuring a pagoda dogwood. Of special interest is the little garden shed that was moved from Dyann Fladland's garden. Both Dy's garden and this one were on the Seroptimus garden tour in the early 2000s.

My late husband, Curt, and I started the garden in 1987, and have been doing projects ever since. Deb says, "As long as I'm here, I'm sure I'll be adding more projects."

6. Holy Spirit Grotto Garden

The Holy Spirit Grotto was established in 2010. In 2022, a small group of Garden Angels committed to upgrading the overgrown, diminished space. New flowers, shrubs, and grasses were then placed over subsequent years. A large majority were transplanted from a parishioner’s North Fargo home, with other plants coming from homes of our small group. The grotto is a labor of love for the 6-7 of us, mostly “senior” garden committee members. The garden features a range of sun-to-shade plants, flowers, grasses, and statuary.

7. Tim Flakol

Tim Flakoll’s property features seven distinct mini-gardens and more than 80 varieties of uncommon flowers. A gazebo anchors the space, offering a picturesque backdrop. Vertical spaces are used with intention, creating a layered, immersive experience. Visitors are greeted by whimsical umbrellas floating overhead and blown-glass hot-air balloons suspended above the garden beds. Touches of cinematic nostalgia appear throughout the garden, a nod to Tim’s years reviewing films on WDAY AM radio. Together, the vintage home and its gardens feel like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting—warm, inviting, and full of character. Attendees can park at Scottish Rite Language Center (1405 3rd St N).

8. Caroline Johnson

This is a garden filled with a 25-year labor of love. Caroline has cultivated a cottage garden that feels like living in a fairytale. From the nostalgic charm of the white picket fence to the arbor with climbing roses, every corner reflects a deep passion for nature. Designed to be a sensory retreat, the garden pairs the melody of fountains with cozy spaces – most notably the welcoming porch, perfect to sit, reflect, and watch the seasons bloom. Attendees can park at Scottish Rite Language Center (1405 3rd St N).