Port Murray -- Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Object Details

General: Since 1970 Well-Sweep Herb Farm has been providing herbs, herbal products, and dried flowers to the public. Under continuous ownership by the Hyde family, it is one of the largest collections of herbs and perennials in the country, with over 1750 varieties. There are butterfly, herb, medicinal, perennial, and rock gardens, as well as topiary. The formal herb garden includes a knot garden and displays 39 basils, 81 lavenders, 56 rosemarys, 109 thymes, and 79 scented-leaf geranium varieties.

Place: Well-Sweep Herb Farm (Port Murray, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Warren County -- Mansfield -- Port Murray

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Collection Rights: Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Bibliography: Garden has been featured in The Green Scene (July 1985). Garden has been featured in "Well Sweep Farm," Colonial Homes (March-April 1984), pp. 124-126.

Scope and Contents: The folders include worksheets, photocopies of an article about the garden, and related materials.

Collection Restrictions: Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials: Well-Sweep Herb Farm related holdings consist of 2 folders (12 35 mm. slides)
See others in: Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].