Moorestown -- English Garden

Object Details

General: A property which has been in the same family for three generations, English Garden was established in the 1930's on one third of an acre. The garden is situated on a long narrow piece of land located behind the house.; Hedges, perennials and naturalized plantings follow the edge of the property, forming the garden's boundaries. An arbor opens into the central lawn where a sculpture serves as the focal point in the heart of the garden. A second arbor, flanked by low picket fencing and flower beds, provides the structure of an outdoor room on the far end of the garden. Roses are prominently featured throughout.; The garden is on the registry of the National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitats, it received a Distinguished Garden Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and a Certificate of Commendation from the Garden Club of New Jersey Landscape Design Critics Council. It has also been featured in the filming of New Jersey Network (NJN) Public Television production, "Gardens Great and Small."

Place: English Garden (Moorestown, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Burlington County -- Moorestown

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / New Jersey

Sponsor: A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Custodial History: The Rumson Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America 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.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets, site plans, and additional information.

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: English Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides (photographs))