Wheaton in Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Formal Gardens
1969
— Brookside Gardens: 40 years (1969-2009) —
According to Carl Schoening, Chief of Horticulture for the Parks in 1969, "We're always kind of fashioned Brookside to be a miniature Longwood Gardens. To Some extent. Not a copycat, but along those lines."
If you've ever visited Longwood Gardens, you know that its outdoor design is divided into many different garden "rooms." The idea of garden rooms can be seen here in the Formal Gardens, with the distinction between each successive garden area, starting with the Perennial Garden, moving through the Yew Garden, and onto Maple Terrace. Many of Longwood Gardens' individual garden areas are separated into similar rooms, but on the much larger scale. This design technique allows for many different types of garden design and display to "live" in close proximity, without conflicting aesthetically.
Erected 2009 by Montgomery Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 39° 3.516′ N, 77° 2.088′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Wheaton. Marker can be reached from Glenallan Avenue east of Heurich Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conservatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Composting (within shouting distance of this marker); Trial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); What Happened Here? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tree Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); Azalea Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fragrance Garden (about 500 feet away); One Tree's Life (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 5, 2024
2. Formal Gardens Marker
The marker has weathered but remains generally legible.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 9, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
