Visit these recommended websites for inspiration and information!
Many of Washington, DC’s favorite plants were developed right here. The Arboretum is THE place to go for viewing beautiful, mature examples of fine plant material—and you can do it online! An excellent resource for plant Information.
The Arnold Arboretum • www.arboretum.Harvard.edu This grande dame of American arboretums was established in 1872 and remains a vital and respected horticultural institute. Visit the interactive website and spend hours happily clicking on an amazing number of photographs, from historical shots dating back to 1889 to this month’s featured plant. Or browse through e-journal articles to your heart’s content.
Dumbarton Oaks·
www.doaks.org
The gardens of Dumbarton Oaks are a treasure for lovers of landscape design.
Created by renowned landscaper Beatrix Jones Farrand, Dumbarton Oaks flows
from one beautifully crafted space to another. View the gardens online, but
take some time to visit the real thing too—you’ll be inspired!
Longwood Gardens•
www.longwoodgardens.org
Winterthur •
www.winterthur.org
Two of America’s premier gardens are just a pleasant drive away. A must for
garden-lovers, Longwood’s display gardens are breathtaking, and even in
winter, visitors can enjoy gorgeous shows in the conservatory. Nearby
Winterthur, also a renowned museum, boasts a 60-acre spread of spectacular
natural gardens. Check the mouth-watering websites for tour schedules.
Montgomery County Environmental Protection • www.montgomerycountymd.gov —click on Departments, then Environmental Protection. This helpful website provides lots of general gardening and environmental information, with special emphasis on green and sustainable landscaping. All of us want to become more environmentally conscious, and the articles presented here will help us understand what we can do to keep our yards beautiful while helping the planet.
Brookside Gardens • www.brooksidegardens.org Another area treasure, Brookside Gardens combines beautifully landscaped gardens with great educational programs and garden advice for homeowners. Check the website for upcoming events.
English Gardens•
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
If you love English gardens, you’ll love the British National Trust
website. Revel in the colors and swoon over the picturesque walls and
pergolas while exploring ideas for your own garden. Hidcote, designed by
Lawrence Johnston, and Sissinghurst, designed by Vita Sackville-West, are the
star attractions.
Ladew Topiary Gardens • www.ladewgardens.com If you’re a fan of Edward Scissorhands, Ladew, located in Monkton, MD, will be just your cup of tea! Named “The most outstanding topiary garden in America” by the Garden Club of America, this lovely and amusing old plantation will charm you with its amazing topiaries and beautiful garden rooms.
And for fun . . . Check out the gardens of Versailles on Google Earth! Just type in Versailles, France and the amazing layout will appear on your computer screen. Zoom in and you can practically smell the flowers!
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Christy Bryant Bumanis,
Jardin LLC
20203 Goshen Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Tel: 301-651-4349
christy@jardinllc.com