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Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111
(410) 557-9466
http://www.ladewgardens.com
The gardens were
established in the 1930s by socialite and huntsman Harvey S.
Ladew (1887-1976), who in 1929 had bought a 250-acre farm to build
his estate. Both the grounds and his house opened to the public in
1971. The gardens contain 15 garden rooms, each devoted
to a single color, plant or theme, arranged around two
cross axes with vistas. The axes meet in an oval swimming pool. The
Garden Club of America has described as "the most outstanding
topiary garden in America." Its best-known topiary depicts a fox
hunt with horses, riders, dogs, and fox all clearing a hedge. It
also contains a 1.5 mile nature walk. The house is also open for
tours, and contains
a collection of antique English furniture. Open April thru
October, Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday
10:30am - 5:00pm' Last house tour 3pm weekdays; 4pm weekends.
Admission and Hours:
Members Free, House, Gardens & Nature Walk; Adults $13,
Senior/Student $11, Children $5; Gardens & Nature Walk; Adults $10,
Senior/Student $8, Children $2. |
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