This is the Garden State, so you can expect some incredible gardens in New Jersey. Big and small, we’ve got them all! From north to south, there are so many beautiful New Jersey gardens, it is impossible to put together an exhaustive list; however, we’ve attempted the impossible. Below, you’ll find a list of breathtaking gardens in New Jersey. And though just a small portion of the state’s gardens are featured, the list below provides a peek into some of the state’s most stunning gardens and the most beautiful places in New Jersey.
- Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown
Facebook/DeepCutGardens As stated on the Monmouth County Parks System website, the 54 acres that make up Deep Cut Gardens are comprised of gardens and greenhouses, which “are planned as a living catalog of cultivated and native plant materials to be observed through the seasons.” To put it simply, Deep Cut Gardens is a beautiful place, all year long. It’s also often touted as one of the best - and most elusive - of all New Jersey gardens. 152 Red Hill Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748, USA
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Upper Montclair
Facebook/ThePresbyMemorialIrisGardens The collection at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens includes approximately 1,500 varieties, 10,000 plants, and 100,000 blooms each season. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and encouraged. Learn more by visiting the Essex County Parks website. Presby Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA
- Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills
Facebook/GreenwoodGardens This 28-acre garden is home to ponds, meadows, woodlands and, of course, flowers. In other words, it’s one of the most picturesque gardens in New Jersey. Greenwood Gardens, 274 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA
- Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum, Lakewood
Wikimedia/Daderot On the campus of Georgian Court University, this arboretum contains several gardens including a classic European-style garden, a Japanese garden, and a sunken garden. It’s no doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Jersey. Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA
- The Orchid Range At Duke Farms, Hillsborough
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Flickr/GardenStateHiker This energy-efficient tropical Orchid display at Duke Farms is open year-round for the public to enjoy. The greenhouse utilizes solar heating and focuses on water conservation. One of the best hidden gems in New Jersey, it’s worth seeking out, as it’s quite the sight. 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844, USA
- New Jersey State Botanical Garden At Skylands, Ringwood
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Flickr/Stanley Zimny The beautiful Skylands Manor and Botanical Gardens are open to the public all year long. The nearly 4,000-acre site includes 96 acres of gardens. Enjoy the Lilac Garden, Magnolia Walk, and Crab Apple Vista, among others. Ready to pay a visit? First, check out our full article on the New Jersey State Botanical Garden At Skylands. New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456, USA
- Rutgers Garden, New Brunswick
Wikipedia/PublicDomain Among the best hidden gems in New Jersey, Rutgers Garden boasts a collection of gardens on the Rutgers Cook Campus includes a water terrace, Bamboo forest, and the largest collection of American Hollies in the world. 112 Log Cabin Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
Wikipedia/Daniel Case This 13.5-acre arboretum is home to several gardens filled with colorful blooms. It is open to the public daily, free of charge, which means it’s not just one of the most beautiful gardens in New Jersey, but it’s one of the most affordable, too. Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
- Willowwood Arboretum, Chester
Flickr/Vilseskogen Willowwood was the very first park in the Morris County Parks System, and it is very well maintained. Visitors can explore a variety of native and exotic plants, many of which are rare. For more information, check out the Willowwood Arboretum website. Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931, USA
- Smithville Mansion Courtyard Gardens, Easthampton
Image/SmithvilleMansion.Org These small gardens replicate estate landscaping in the early 20th century. Neatly manicured, the Smithville Mansion Courtyard Gardens serve as an elaborate entryway for the equally as stunning Smithville Mansion. Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060, USA
- Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gardens, North Wildwood
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Flickr/TedKerwin These Victorian-style gardens offer 200 plant varieties and incredible opportunities for bird and butterfly watchers. The gardens have won numerous awards including the Suburban Greening Award and Cape May County Beautification Award. Learn more about the garden, including its many accolades, by visiting the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gardens website. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 N Central Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, USA
- Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton
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Facebook/GroundsForSculpture This whimsical property is home to both sculpture and plant gardens. It also hosts several dining options and makes for a perfect picnic spot. Learn more about the garden and its many amazing amenities by taking a peek at our full article on Grounds For Sculpture. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
When perusing this list of gardens in New Jersey, one fact becomes undeniably clear: It is too difficult to choose just one favorite New Jersey garden! Though we must say, each of the New Jersey gardens featured above is a must-see. We’re personally drawn to the vibrant colors of the Rutgers and Skylands Gardens, and adore the atmosphere at Grounds For Sculpture. However, more subdued hues may be for you – each of these spots offer an incredible outdoor experience. Of course, we can’t forget about all the other amazing gardens in New Jersey, share your favorites with us! We would love to check them all out!
Facebook/DeepCutGardens
As stated on the Monmouth County Parks System website, the 54 acres that make up Deep Cut Gardens are comprised of gardens and greenhouses, which “are planned as a living catalog of cultivated and native plant materials to be observed through the seasons.” To put it simply, Deep Cut Gardens is a beautiful place, all year long. It’s also often touted as one of the best - and most elusive - of all New Jersey gardens.
152 Red Hill Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748, USA
Facebook/ThePresbyMemorialIrisGardens
The collection at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens includes approximately 1,500 varieties, 10,000 plants, and 100,000 blooms each season. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and encouraged. Learn more by visiting the Essex County Parks website.
Presby Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA
Facebook/GreenwoodGardens
This 28-acre garden is home to ponds, meadows, woodlands and, of course, flowers. In other words, it’s one of the most picturesque gardens in New Jersey.
Greenwood Gardens, 274 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA
Wikimedia/Daderot
On the campus of Georgian Court University, this arboretum contains several gardens including a classic European-style garden, a Japanese garden, and a sunken garden. It’s no doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Jersey.
Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA
Flickr/PeterMiller
Flickr/GardenStateHiker
This energy-efficient tropical Orchid display at Duke Farms is open year-round for the public to enjoy. The greenhouse utilizes solar heating and focuses on water conservation. One of the best hidden gems in New Jersey, it’s worth seeking out, as it’s quite the sight.
1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844, USA
Facebook/SkylandsBotanicalGarden
Flickr/Stanley Zimny
The beautiful Skylands Manor and Botanical Gardens are open to the public all year long. The nearly 4,000-acre site includes 96 acres of gardens. Enjoy the Lilac Garden, Magnolia Walk, and Crab Apple Vista, among others. Ready to pay a visit? First, check out our full article on the New Jersey State Botanical Garden At Skylands.
New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456, USA
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Among the best hidden gems in New Jersey, Rutgers Garden boasts a collection of gardens on the Rutgers Cook Campus includes a water terrace, Bamboo forest, and the largest collection of American Hollies in the world.
112 Log Cabin Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA
Wikipedia/Daniel Case
This 13.5-acre arboretum is home to several gardens filled with colorful blooms. It is open to the public daily, free of charge, which means it’s not just one of the most beautiful gardens in New Jersey, but it’s one of the most affordable, too.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
Flickr/Vilseskogen
Willowwood was the very first park in the Morris County Parks System, and it is very well maintained. Visitors can explore a variety of native and exotic plants, many of which are rare. For more information, check out the Willowwood Arboretum website.
Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931, USA
Image/SmithvilleMansion.Org
These small gardens replicate estate landscaping in the early 20th century. Neatly manicured, the Smithville Mansion Courtyard Gardens serve as an elaborate entryway for the equally as stunning Smithville Mansion.
Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060, USA
Flickr/Jim, the Photographer
Flickr/TedKerwin
These Victorian-style gardens offer 200 plant varieties and incredible opportunities for bird and butterfly watchers. The gardens have won numerous awards including the Suburban Greening Award and Cape May County Beautification Award. Learn more about the garden, including its many accolades, by visiting the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gardens website.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 N Central Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, USA
Facebook/GroundsForSculpture
This whimsical property is home to both sculpture and plant gardens. It also hosts several dining options and makes for a perfect picnic spot. Learn more about the garden and its many amazing amenities by taking a peek at our full article on Grounds For Sculpture.
Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Exploring gardens in New Jersey is just one way to soak in the state’s beauty. There are lots of great destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. Among the state’s best outdoor spots are New Jersey state parks – each offers a wealth of recreational opportunities that are sure to please outdoor lovers of all kinds.
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Gardens In New Jersey December 27, 2022 Daniella DiRienzo Are there any other gardens in New Jersey? When it comes to New Jersey Gardens, there seems to be a never-ending selection. Here are just a few of the gardens in New Jersey:
Leonard J Buck Garden in Far Hills Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton Square Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville
What are the most beautiful places in New Jersey? Aside from the state’s gardens, some of the most beautiful places in New Jersey include:
Well-Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray Black River County Park in Chester Kuser Mansion in Hamilton
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Gardens In New Jersey
December 27, 2022
Daniella DiRienzo
Are there any other gardens in New Jersey? When it comes to New Jersey Gardens, there seems to be a never-ending selection. Here are just a few of the gardens in New Jersey:
Leonard J Buck Garden in Far Hills Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton Square Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville
What are the most beautiful places in New Jersey? Aside from the state’s gardens, some of the most beautiful places in New Jersey include:
Well-Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray Black River County Park in Chester Kuser Mansion in Hamilton
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
When it comes to New Jersey Gardens, there seems to be a never-ending selection. Here are just a few of the gardens in New Jersey:
- Leonard J Buck Garden in Far Hills
- Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair
- Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton Square
- Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville
What are the most beautiful places in New Jersey?
Aside from the state’s gardens, some of the most beautiful places in New Jersey include:
- Well-Sweep Herb Farm in Port Murray
- Black River County Park in Chester
- Kuser Mansion in Hamilton
