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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. Chinese
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