# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Vermillion, South Dakota Garden Walks We are excited to offer garden walks in Vermillion this year. The properties are located near each other to allow you to visit all three yards during your visit. Anna Kantenbach’s Garden Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Central Time) 513 Thomas Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 When we moved to SD in 2020, I happened to see a little metallic green bee while out on a walk along the river. That bee sparked my curiosity and led me to native plants to support native bees of all kinds. The side garden began when we had to remove a large maple tree and the mulch provided a perfect way to prepare the area for something other than grass and weeds. The next year, I expanded the garden across the driveway, making a border that would add color and interest but keep some lawn space for kids. This year, the front border was extended even more. Host: Anna Kantenbach Tom and Sandi King’s Gardens Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Central Time) 109 S. Yale St., Vermillion, SD 57069 We have lived at this address for over 35 years, when what started out as a rental became our permanent home. The house was originally built in 1867 below the bluff near the former channel of the Missouri River and was moved to its present location following the 1881 flood. I have always envisioned it as our “little house on the prairie” so that style of garden is a perfect fit. One of my influences was my grandmother’s Harvey Dunn print The Prairie is My Garden. Out front to the north, you will see a mix of newly planted native species (with labels!) nestled in a deep bed of wood chips alongside canna lilies, vintage peonies, iris, hydrangeas, and a few daylilies. To the south is a recently reorganized bed with grandma’s bleeding heart, sedum, peony and vinca vine as well as groupings of potted plants. This area will contain more native species next season. The backyard is surrounded by a privacy fence, deck, and screened area that were mostly created with reclaimed or salvaged lumber, plus a vintage brick patio and walkway, original to the property. The back garden hosts our veggie patch interplanted with annual flowers, and surrounding the house is an eclectic mix of perennials and native species. Potted plants are placed throughout to add color and interest. Our plantings are designed to encourage birds and pollinators to visit and stay, and they tend to look a little "wild" toward the end of the season but that's part of the plan. Hosts: Tom and Sandi King Clark Christensen’s Garden Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Central Time) 1140 Valley View Dr., Vermillion, SD 57069 In my smallish backyard, the native plant garden is located next to the deck and screened-in porch. It is easily visible indoors from the kitchen window. It features a variety of forbs, grasses, and shrubs, along with a bird bath and bird feeder to attract wildlife. A curved brick path leads through a prominent garden gate to a raised bed vegetable garden, a small toolshed, and a three-bin composter. My front yard has a more conventional layout, featuring a Sugar Maple, a Northern Red Oak, and a Black Hills Spruce. Host: Clark Christensen All garden walks are free, open to the public, and open yard style. Come and go as you please. The Loess Hills chapter of Wild Ones is a non-profit organization that promotes planting native landscapes, both small and large, in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Native plants attract pollinators and other wildlife, enhancing your home and the environment. For more information visit https://loesshills.wildones.org; Loess Hills Wild Ones on Facebook, or email loesshillswildones@gmail.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vermillion/vermillion-garden-walks-three-yards-to-explore/200030233090213 - **Event Categories**: kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 56 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vermillion - **state**: SD - **country**: United States - **location**: 513 Thomas St, Vermillion, SD 57069-3536, United States - **lat**: 42.77379 - **long**: -96.91969 - **full address**: 513 Thomas St, Vermillion, SD 57069-3536, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4919ad77a35bc6bd0a1b869d7c8c565637341444f5cb141682229dad2b716863-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf8d858-gmir?v=1786175191 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore being held? - **A:** Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 513 Thomas St, Vermillion, SD 57069-3536, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore? - **A:** Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore is organized by Loess Hills Wild Ones. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Vermillion Garden Walks - Three Yards to Explore", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4919ad77a35bc6bd0a1b869d7c8c565637341444f5cb141682229dad2b716863-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf8d858-gmir?v=1786175191", "startDate": "2026-08-08", "endDate": "2026-08-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/vermillion/vermillion-garden-walks-three-yards-to-explore/200030233090213", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "513 Thomas St, Vermillion, SD 57069-3536, United States", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "513 Thomas St, Vermillion, SD 57069-3536, United States", "addressLocality": "Vermillion", "addressRegion": "SD", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.77379", "longitude": "-96.91969" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Vermillion, South Dakota Garden Walks\nWe are excited to offer garden walks in Vermillion this year. 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