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Leonard J. Buck
Garden
11 Layton Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931
Phone:
(908) 234-2677
Website: www.somersetcountyparks.org
Located in Far Hills, this 33 acre naturalistic garden features planted rock
outcroppings, woodland trails lined with wildflowers, stream and lakeside plantingd,
as well as displays of azealeas, ferns, heaths and heathers. The garden is
at peak bloom in spring, and offers a spectacular display of fall foliage.
Awide variety of naturlaistic plantings may be enjoyed year-round.
Colonial Park Gardens
156 Mettlers Road
Franklin Twp., NJ 08873
Phone:
(908) 873-2459
Website: www.somersetcountyparks.org
A wide variety of horticultural displays are found in Colonial Park, Franklin
Twp. The Arboretum contains labeled specimens of flowering trees, evergreens,
shade trees, and flowering shrubs that grow well in central New Jersey. The
arboretum serves as a valuable resource for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape
professionals.
The Perennial Garden, located near parking lot F, provides year-round interest
for the enjoyment of gardeners and park visitors alike. A gazebo in the center
of the garden is surrounded by beds displaying a selection of flowering bulbs,
perennials, annuals and flowering trees and shrubs.
The Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden, offers a formal display of more than
3,000 roses. From late spring into autumn, this accredited All-America Rose
Selections garden features labeled specimens of a wide variety of roses. Located
behind the Rose Garden is a Fragrance and Sensory garden. This circular garden
with raised beds is accessible for persons with disabilities so that all visitors
can enjoy the flowers, shrubs, herbs and scented plants that grow there.
Wedding Photographs are allowed by permit only. Please
contact Buck Garden at (908) 234-2677 or the Colonial Park
Horticulture Department office at (732) 873-2459.
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