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March 23, 2009

Spring in Sherwood Gardens

Sherwood Gardens, 1959

My colleague Paul McCardell, who writes the blog "A Century in Maryland," posted this memorable picture of Sherwood Gardens in Guilford, a floral sanctuary on what was once part of the estate of A. S. Abell, this newspaper's founder.

Sherwood Gardens is Baltimore's most famous garden. It was a gift of John W. Sherwood, who opened up his gardens to the public. Today the Gardens are in the care of the Guilford Association with help from Baltimore City.

Paul also posted links to a gallery of photos of Sherwood Gardens through the years, as well as a link to a column by our own Fred Rasmussen on the history of the gardens.

Check out Sherwood Gardens, in person or here!

Posted by Susan Reimer at 2:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Garden inspirations

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I've never been to see the tulips. I always miss it - never know exactly when to go. Keep us posted!

Posted by: Maureen | March 23, 2009 4:52 PM

You should definately make time to walk around the well manicured neighborhood (Guilford) when visiting Sherwood Gardens. Some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in Baltimore await you.

Posted by: NotableM | March 23, 2009 5:09 PM

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About Susan Reimer

Susan Reimer has spent 16 years writing about raising kids - among other topics - in her column for The Baltimore Sun. And every time son Joseph or daughter Jessie passed another milestone - driver's license, college, wedding or a move to a new military duty station - she has planted another garden. Now she will be writing about those gardens - and yours - here on Garden Variety.

Susan isn't an expert gardener, but she wasn't an expert mother, either. Both - the kids and the gardens - seem to be doing well in spite of her.

She lives in Annapolis with her husband, Gary Mihoces, who loves to cut his grass but has noticed that there seems to be less of it every time the kids pass another milestone.

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