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Ladew Topiary Gardens

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Ladew Topiary Gardens

Ladew Gardens features 22 acres of award-winning gardens, more than 100 remarkable topiaries. Designed and developed by Harvey S. Open April 1 - October 31.

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 “10 incredible topiary gardens around the world” by Architectural Digest, is located in the Maryland countryside 20 miles north of Baltimore. Ladew (1887-1976), the gardens and historic manor house are known throughout the w

orld. The historic Manor house, built over three centuries, features antiques, artwork and fox-hunting memorabilia. Ladew Topiary Gardens is a non-profit organization whose mission is to maintain and promote the garden, house and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of Harvey Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits. Closed on Wednesdays.

09/05/2026

Garden Glow would not be the same without the hands that help bring it to life, and we would love for yours to be one of them. 🎃 There are so many ways to get involved this year:

Join our Volunteer Pumpkin Carving Workshop on October 12, 13, or 16. We provide the pumpkins, patterns, and tools, you bring the creativity. Register on Volunteer Hub here: https://loom.ly/JkAqDCA and if you run into any trouble seeing the shifts, reach out to Caroline Graf at [email protected].

Add to our display by carving your own pumpkin or creating an illuminated glow sculpture. Thanks to a generous donation of 800 pumpkins from Klein's ShopRite, there is one waiting for you at Ladew. Contact Caroline at [email protected] for pumpkin pick-up details.

Feeling ambitious? Carve one of our giant pumpkins by reaching out to Halle von Kessler at [email protected].

However you choose to join in, we cannot wait to see what you create. ✨

09/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Garden Glow sponsors! ✨

Your generosity keeps this beloved, sell-out tradition alive. We're so grateful to every 2026 Garden Glow sponsor for helping us celebrate the season and make Garden Glow Powered by PNC possible.

A special shout-out to Jones Bel Air Subaru, ShopRite Klein's Family Markets and Baltimore's Premier Event Solutions, along with the rest of our incredible sponsors! ✨

Thank you for helping Garden Glow shine.

Powered by:
PNC

Presenting:
Jones Bel Air Subaru
ShopRite / Klein's Family Markets
Baltimore's Premier Event Solutions

Gold:
Smithouse Design + Build

Silver:
MyBGE
Brookside Market
Calvert Hall College
Delbert Adams Construction Group, LLC.
Independent Brewing Company
Jarrettsville Federal Savings and Loan
McHale Landscape Design
Party Party
Pinehurst Landscapesdscaping
The Ford Family

Bronze:
APG Federal Credit Union
Homeward Bound Veterinary Services
Insight Network Consultants
Kiddie Academy
Streett Hopkins Real Estate
The Nabit Foundation – Mary Kay and Chuck Nabit
Town Capital
Turf Connection

Our Other Generous Sponsors and Community
Supporters:
Harford County Government
Hello Harford
Baltimore County Government
Maryland State Arts Council
Harford County Cultural Arts Board

09/03/2026

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Ladew! 🌿 Take a break this holiday weekend and spend it somewhere peaceful. The Gardens, Manor House, Butterfly House, and Nature Walk are all open, perfect for exploring with family and friends. Come soak up the last of summer with us!

09/01/2026

Garden Glow member tickets are live now! Grab yours before they're gone. https://loom.ly/DvcdZF8

Four magical evenings, October 14–17, filled with illuminated art, hundreds of creatively carved jack o'lanterns, live music, strolling performers, and family fun after dark. It's the Gardens like you've never seen them.

Each membership can purchase up to six tickets, so don't wait too long. General public tickets open September 8, but members get first access today. 🎃✨

08/31/2026

September at Ladew is bursting with things to do! Crazy for Caterpillars, Seeds on the Go, Gentle Meditative Yoga, Fall Bird Migration, and an Art Show and Sale are just a few of the ways to get outside this month. Check the full calendar and start planning your visit!

08/30/2026

Go behind the canvas with our 2026 Artist-in-Residence 🎨 Join us Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 AM (refreshments at 10 for in-person guests) for a lecture with Jed Smalley: "The Process and Story Behind the Art."

Jed will walk us through his artistic process, from a BFA at Parsons to an MFA from Yale, surrounded by a collection of his own work. For the past fourteen years, he's used landscape as a scaffold for abstract paintings, dripped from varied heights onto canvas and wood. His show will be on display around the lecture, with pieces available for purchase.

Join us in person or virtually. https://loom.ly/CgtH5AQ

08/29/2026

Some days call for quiet. For wandering paths with no destination in mind, pausing under the shade of an old tree, and letting the world outside the gate fall away. That's what Ladew is for.

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08/28/2026

Garden Glow is only 47 days away and we would love for you to be part of it. 🎃 Sponsors play a big role in bringing this beloved seasonal tradition to life while supporting Ladew's mission along the way, and it is also a great way to help ensure you have your tickets to the event secured. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for anyone who would like to get involved in this year's celebration.

Interested in learning more? Learn more here: https://loom.ly/zed2FoU or reach out to Neala Lancellotti at [email protected] for sponsorship details. ✨

08/27/2026

Join us for our monthly Come Inside Open House! Explore the historic Manor House this Friday, August 28th, with self-guided tours set at your own pace. While strolling the rooms, you will uncover the fascinating history of the house, view the vast collection, and learn about the incredible life of Mr. Ladew. The Come Inside tours run the last Friday of each month from 11 AM – 3PM, included with regular garden admission.

Upcoming Dates: August 28th and September 25th

08/26/2026

"Why is the topiary so shaggy?" is a question that we get asked far too often! Our senior horticulturalist Abby Evans is here to explain the differences between our 3 main topiary on Ladew's grounds: Hemlock, Taxus (Yew), and Privet. Our horticulturalists start shearing in May and continue through October or early November. Different topiary has different needs, and is sheared different times of the year. We have over 100 topiaries and 3 miles of hedges to lovingly maintain. We estimate that our team spends about 910 hours of shearing per year, per person. 600 of those hours are on ladders, and 168 hours are on a lift!

Address

3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD
21111

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14105579570

Website

http://www.LadewGardens.com/

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