The inaugural Garden Club of Long Beach Island “Outside Living’’ tour took off on Thursday, June 17.

“From shimmering turquoise swimming pools to walkways of hot pink New Guinea impatiens, from red, white and blue flowers honoring our veterans to ladies selling decoupage seashells and beautiful design books, the tour took place under a brilliant sun and bright blue skies,” said Gillian Rozicer, the club’s publicity director.