The Barclay Friends Festival of Gardens will be on Sept. 8. I'm writing a preview piece and went out and saw a couple of gardens yesterday.

I had no idea what was behind some of the homes around Everhart Park -- little oasis that almost make me want to move from the city back to the burbs. Almost, but not really.

I even have a backyard with my apartment. But it is in no way close to the little gems that some of these people have. Mine wouldn't be included on a tour. Thinking about it, I am a 25-year old guy that works full time and that's probably why my grill is nestled in the weeds.

Here's a picture of one of the gardens that will be on the tour.

If you aren't taking part in the tour and want to share your garden, send me a picture and I'll see what I can do about getting it on the Web site.