While traveling up Jarrettsville Pike you feel like life is moving back in time. Many of the wide open pastures are dotted with horses grazing on lush green grass. Driving to Ladew Topiary Gardens you'll also see signs for upcoming steeple chases. Maryland's history for organized horse events is very apparent in this area of Harford County.
The first of April was opening day at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Harvey S. Ladew (1887-1976) designed and created topiary and flower gardens after purchasing Pleasant Valley Farm from the Scarff family in 1929. Both the house and gardens are on the National Register of Historic Places.
What you notice immediately upon entering the grounds at Ladew are the topiaries and the manor house. I recommend purchasing the combined garden and house tour ticket.
While walking through the 45 - minute guided tour our group happened upon a reporter from the Washington Post. Look to the third weekend in April to read more about Ladew Topiary Gardens in the Post.
After touring the home we wandered through the following gardens: Woodland, Victorian, Berry, Croquet Court, Pink, Rose, and Garden of Eden.
Our manor house tour guide told us about the surprise that statue Adam held in his hand behind his back.
Beyond the statues of Adam and Eve you will encounter the Keyhole, Water Lily, Yellow, and White Gardens.
Throughout the gardens you will see arches framing natural and man-made landscapes.
Along the garden tour guests of the grounds will also come across The Temple of Venus, Sculpture Garden, The Great Bowl, Iris, Terrace and Portico Gardens.
Look to find summer concert series "Groovin' In The Grass" held on Sunday nights at the Great Bowl from 6pm to 8pm during the months of June through August.
Also remember to also visit the Herb Garden, Wildflower Meadow and explore the Nature Walk.
For More Information: Go to Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111
Tel#: (410) 557-9466
Hours: Open late March through October 31st
Weekdays: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Weekends: 10:30am to 5:00pm
The first of April was opening day at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Harvey S. Ladew (1887-1976) designed and created topiary and flower gardens after purchasing Pleasant Valley Farm from the Scarff family in 1929. Both the house and gardens are on the National Register of Historic Places.
What you notice immediately upon entering the grounds at Ladew are the topiaries and the manor house. I recommend purchasing the combined garden and house tour ticket.
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| Horse and Hounds Hunt Scene at Ladew Topiary Gardens |
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| Harvey S. Ladew's Manor Home, Monkton, Maryland |
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| Pink Garden, Ladew Topiary Gardens |
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| Adam and Eve |
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| Three Apples found in Adam's Hand |
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| Yellow Garden, Ladew Topiary Gardens |
Along the garden tour guests of the grounds will also come across The Temple of Venus, Sculpture Garden, The Great Bowl, Iris, Terrace and Portico Gardens.
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| Ladew Topiary Gardens |
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| The Great Bowl |
Also remember to also visit the Herb Garden, Wildflower Meadow and explore the Nature Walk.
For More Information: Go to Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111
Tel#: (410) 557-9466
Hours: Open late March through October 31st
Weekdays: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Weekends: 10:30am to 5:00pm
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