Offered each Thursday of the Festival

hese three-hour tours are arranged so that guests may leisurely stroll through eight to ten of Charleston's private, secret gardens. Guides are stationed in each gardebn to introduce you to its design, plant material and history.

A wine and lemonade reception follows in the Nathaniel Russell House garden, 51 Meeting Street, from 4-5 p.m. Glorious Gardens tours are offered each Thursday of the Festival from 2-5 p.m.

Tickets are $45. You may order online from this website or by calling 843-722-3405 after Nov. 1, 2008.