Pasadena in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mother's Garden
Photographed By F. Robby, July 20, 2008
1. Mother's Garden Marker
Mother's Garden was part of the summer estate of H. R. Mayo Thom. The garden was built in the early 1900's by Reginald Giddings for Mr. Thom's wife, Helen Hopkins Thom. The garden was maintained by the Bishop family until the 1960's. In 1982, the abandoned garden was restored to its original beauty by volunteers and the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 39° 6.616′ N, 76° 26.072′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from John H. Downs Loop, 0.1 miles east of Chesapeake Bay Drive when traveling east. Marker is within Downs Park, to the right of the visitor center when facing it from the main parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pasadena MD 21122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garden Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wishing Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); The old entrance road (within
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Additional commentary.
1. Mothers Garden - Downs Park Pasadena
I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of the original Mothers Garden. There is one picture on the AA County website, but I was hoping someone had some more. Downs Park is attempting to return the gardens to a more Victorian Style & I was hoping for some original pictures. Thanks!!
Editor's Note: Please add any historical images of Mothers Garden to this page. Thank you.
— Submitted April 26, 2010, by Sheryl Bolner of Pasadena, Maryland.
Photographed By F. Robby, July 20, 2008
2. Mother's Garden Marker and Sign
Photographed By F. Robby, July 20, 2008
3. Mother's Garden
Photographed By F. Robby, July 21, 2008
4. Mother's Garden
Photographed By F. Robby, July 20, 2008
5. Wishing Bench
This bench in the garden was built around 1915 by Reginald Giddings.
Photographed By F. Robby, July 21, 2008
6. Aviary
Adjacent to Mother's Garden is a small aviary for injured birds. This structure houses a red hawk and two owls.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,951 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 26, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 25, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 6. submitted on July 26, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
