Homes and gardens open for tours

Many homes and gardens in Central Kentucky are open for touring this weekend. Here is a list of some:

Open Gates to Bluegrass Living Garden Tour

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11, 1-5 p.m. June 12 (rain or shine.)

Where: Ten gardens including those at Maxwell Place, the home of the University of Kentucky president

Sponsor: Lexington Council Garden Clubs

Cost: $20

Info: Lexington Garden Tour on Facebook.com

Living in History Tour, Frankfort

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11

Where: Downtown Frankfort and Two Creeks area

Cost: $15

Info: (502) 875-8687 or Visitfrankfort.com

Aylesford Place Neighborhood Association Garden Tour

When: Noon-5 p.m. June 12

Where: Aylesford Place neighborhood. Tour begins at Michler's Gardens and Greenhouses, 417 E. Maxwell St. Refreshments will be served in the Woodland garden in Woodland Park.

Cost: $5

Info: Aylesfordplace.org

The 2011 Grand Tour of Homes

When: 1-5 p.m. June 11, 12, 18, 19

Where: 32 new homes in Fayette, Jessamine, Scott and Woodford counties

Sponsor: Home Builders Association of Lexington.

Cost: Free

Info: Grandtourofhomes.com

This story was originally published June 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Homes and gardens open for tours."