Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Flower Gardens
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 12, 2024
1. The Flower Gardens Marker
The flower and herb gardens have been installed over a number of years. It has not been possible to replicate the original flower gardens due to the growth of large trees along the road and behind the house. There are however, still many plants from the original gardens.
The plant choices in the new gardens are those which were used, or were popular in mid and late 1800's.
Several skilled plantsmen were among the Dudley family. Mabel Dudley who called this farm her home at the turn of the century, excelled as a gardener. Her uncle, William Russel Dudley was instrumental in establishing the first university program in botany at Stanford University.
Erected by The Dudley Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 41° 21.286′ N, 72° 43.185′ W. Marker is in Guilford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Durham Road (Connecticut Route 77) north of Route 80, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Dudley Farm Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Orchard (a few steps from this marker); Barn Complex (a few steps from this marker); Dudley Farm Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Water Pumping System (a few steps from this marker); Mill Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.
Also see . . . The Dudley Farm Museum.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 12, 2024
2. The Flower Gardens Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
