The Cooper-Young Garden Walk started as one day event a few years ago, featuring just 25 neighborhood gardens. 

Today, the two-day celebration of creative home gardens features more than 100 home gardens that you can explore on foot and enjoy the outdoors this weekend. It's going to be better than ever! Meet some gardeners, get inspiration for your own space, and enjoy this laid-back event.

This year, Cooper-Young Garden Walk kicks of Experience Memphis Gardens, a six-week garden events that goes beyond the CY neighborhood and will feature 250+ gardens across 30+ neighborhoods.

I recommend you make a day out of the Cooper Young Garden Walk. Grab your hats, sunglasses, and good walking shoes then head over to get some breakfast or coffee in the neighborhood. Start on one side of Cooper for the morning, then stop for some lunch. In the afternoon, head down the other side of Cooper.

Garden styles run the gamut from organic vegetable gardens and free range chickens to cottage, formal, whimsical, and serene. You can visit the gardens in any order, and don't get hung up on trying to see them all. There will be a map available, so pick a direction and go exploring!

7 Things To Know About The 2024 Cooper-Young Garden Walk

1. It’s this Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, rain or shine.

2. Buy tickets ($26) online or at the GAZEBO at Cooper St. + Young Ave. 

3. Tickets purchased not only give you access to the 100+ gardens during Cooper-Young Garden Walk but also includes all of Experience Memphis Gardens' 250+ gardens from working farms with alpacas to serene private gardens.

4. Experience Memphis Gardens runs from May 18-June 30 for 26 days of garden exploration and inspiration on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

5. Cooper-Young Garden Walk also features garden vendors, musicians, educational booths, and guest speakers all around the neighborhood.

6. There’s a Blooming Hat Contest! Wear your funky hat and you could win some cool prizes. The categories are Peak of Chic, Mad Hatter Prize, Vintage Old School, Flower Power, and Sweet Sprouts (for kids!). Fill out the hat application.

7. You know you want to be nosey and see what folks have going on in their backyards! This is your chance to see secret gardens, cute patios, amazing flowers, chicken coops, and more with zero shame.

More info at https://experiencememphisgardens.org.

Go There: 

Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., rain or shine