Ladew Topiary Gardens
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
3535 Jarrettsville PikeMonkton, MD 21111 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.ladewgardens.com
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Ladew Topiary Gardens is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is "to maintain and promote the gardens, house and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of Harvey S. Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits." Both House and Gardens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Description
Ladew Gardens, named "One of the Top 5 Gardens in North America," deemed "the most outstanding topiary garden in America" by the Garden Club of America, and featured as one of "Ten incredible topiary gardens around the world" by Architectural Digest, is located in the Maryland countryside 20 miles north of Baltimore. Designed and developed by Harvey S. Ladew (1887-1976), the Gardens and historic Manor House are known throughout the world.