Historic London Town & Gardens

Calycanthaceae blossoms are stunningly pretty, some are modern hybrid marvels and they all smell like a Riesling in a bottle! One whiff...

In celebration of Historic London Town and Gardens’ 50th anniversary, we wanted to share a look back over how our most historic building,...

Wildflowers of woodland gardens are the most therapeutic to observe and even more so to plant. Plant habit, root structure, moisture...

Woodland gardens key features includes, shade, shade and more shade! Deep shade, dappled shade, light sun windows, all of it offer ample...

A diary full of color, tints and tones of "rose trees" from a place where words aren't needed to describe years worth of care for a...

The Winter Walk overlook in the 1970s and today. In the 1960s, Anne Arundel County began working with the University of Maryland...

The aura of the Azalea hills and ravines of London Town are inexpressible. One has to experience in person the depth of color, form and...

Nestled between large Tulip Poplars, Red Oaks, Black gum, Dogwoods and Viburnums, are precious wildflowers found in the woodland gardens...

Plant common names are at times fun for children and those young at heart, especially when you have names like Snakes head and red riding...

Masterpiece landscapes of London Town are in true sense pure art for the soul with blossoms of Magnolias, spring Camellias, Cherry trees...

Pretty, poised Persian Buttercups and Anemones are highly valued in both the floriculture and horticulture industry. The cut flower...

Photo of Jen Dobyns interpreting history for a young visitor during the Spring ReOpening: London Town at 50 event for Maryland Day...

On April 15, 1971, the first visitors to the London Town Publik House and Arboretum signed the original registry. They toured the c.1760...

Enjoy a surprise membership sale in celebration of our 50th anniversary! Receive 20% off *any* membership level using the coupon code...

Jonquil, a fragrant daffodil (Narcissus jonquilla) brings nothing short of pure joy after cold winter days that otherwise seem endless....

Early spring treasures are blossoming almost every week at London Town. From Snowdrops, Sweet box to Pygmy Iris, the flowers of these...

Even before the ground temperatures rise up and frost danger is out of the window, tender young ephemerals peeking out of cold hard bare...

In celebration of London Town's 50th anniversary of being open to the public, we're kicking off a monthly series examining the modern...

A beautiful Helleborus in London Town's gardens Helleborus, belonging to the buttercup family- Ranunculaceae, bring pure joy in the...

Got flowers on your mind for the weekend? Essence, art, poetry, modern lens, how are you going to capture them for your valentine?...