Greenwich residents can walk through some of the town's most productive private vegetable gardens on Thursday, July 30, when Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Community Gardens open their fourth annual Tour de Veggie.

The self-guided tour runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Ticket holders follow a map to a selection of private gardens across town, each showcasing different growing techniques and sustainable practices. The organizers feature a new collection of gardens every year; last year's edition included seven private plots, according to the event's 2025 listing. The number of gardens on the 2026 route has not been announced.

General admission is $50 per person and covers entry to all featured gardens.

Will Kies, executive director of Greenwich Land Trust, said in the event announcement that the tour highlights "the remarkable variety of edible landscapes found throughout our community" and offers something for experienced gardeners and beginners alike. Terri Browne Kutzen of Greenwich Community Gardens said participants can tour one garden or all of them at their own pace.

Patron picnic at Mueller Preserve

Patron-level tickets start at $275 (Cucumber tier) and include both the daytime tour and an evening picnic at the Louise Mueller Preserve, the Land Trust's four-acre headquarters at 370 Round Hill Road. The picnic runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with food prepared by Happiness Is Catering, beverages, and live music.

Higher patron levels are $1,000 (Spinach), $2,500 (Zucchini), and $5,000 (Asparagus), each with additional recognition. A limited number of sponsorships remain available; interested parties can contact [email protected].

How to get tickets

Because the mailing deadline for garden maps passed July 20, anyone purchasing tickets now must pick them up in person at Greenwich Land Trust's office at 370 Round Hill Road, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are available at gltrust.org or by calling 203-629-2151, ext. 102.

Greenwich Land Trust, which manages more than 745 acres of open space in town, co-organizes the tour with Greenwich Community Gardens, a nonprofit that runs the Armstrong Court Community Garden and the Bible Street Community Garden in Cos Cob. Greenwich Community Gardens has donated hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to the Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry.