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Gardens in Maryland
The Old Line State may be small, but its varying climate and heavy precipitation makes it a good environment for a host of different plants to flourish. The state tree is the White Oak, but many different species of trees like pine, maple, crepe myrtle and cypress grow throughout the state. Featured Gardens:  Ladew Topiary GardensThis is one of the best topiary gardens in the United States. Located in Maryland, the 22 acre Ladew Topiary Gardens feature amazing trees and shrubs trimmed into the shapes of ... |
 Map of Maryland Gardens to Visit
Gardens To See uses Google™ Maps technology to provide an overview of all gardens to visit in a particular region. -> Launch Map |
 | Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States - Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey New York by: Glenn Scherer 32 hikes in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. [reviews] |
 | 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC: Including Suburban and Outlying Areas of Maryland and Virginia (2nd Edition) (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge) by: Paul Elliott From in-town urban hikes and walks to scenic suburban forays to world-class area wilderness hikes, Washington, D.C. offers great opportunities for nature-lovers. This book guides locals and visitors to the wealth of possibilities here for every season, including a ridgetop trek on Massanutten Mountain, a leisurely walk through Prince William Forest Park, and a breathtaking tour of the ... [reviews] |
 | Monsters of Maryland: Mysterious Creatures in the Old Line State by: Ed Okonowicz Features . . . |
 | Bay Country (Maryland Paperback Bookshelf) by: Tom Horton Originally published in hardback, this book about the Chesapeake is now available in paperback from Johns Hopkins. The author, Tom Horton, is a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, and has written about the environment for the past 15 years in the "Baltimore Sun". His stories of oysters and sea nettle, elms and rivers, barrier islands and blue crabs, farmers and watermen, always reach beyond the ... [reviews] |
 | Weird Maryland: Your Travel Guide to Maryland's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by: Matt Lake GET WEIRD! “Best Travel Series of The Year 2006”—Booklist
What’s weird around here? Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman asked themselves this question for years. And it’s precisely this offbeat sense of curiosity that led the duo to create ... [reviews] |
 | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |
 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
