Monday, March 12, 2018

Reeves-Reed Arboretum


Reeves-Reed Arboretum is located in Summit, New Jersey. It has an interesting history. The grounds were once a place of resistance during the Revolutionary War. An eighteenth-century farmer used it as a signal station to warn General Washington of the movement of British over the Hudson River against his encampment in Morristown.

The arboretum of today is the product of three families. In 1889, John Horner Wisner built the country estate known as the "Wisner House" that still stands on the property. It's used as a venue for art exhibits.


In 1916, the Reeves family bought the house and expanded the daffodil collection, which is impressive! If you visit in mid-April, there is a Daffodil Day which is perfect for viewing them in all of their glory. The Reeves also added an azalea garden. 

In 1968, the Reed family became the new owners. They added the herb garden and six acres of woodland trails.


The arboretum is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated. 

12 comments:

  1. Another garden in New Jersey!
    Cool they use the old house for art exhibits.

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    1. I have three more gardens from New Jersey that I will share.

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  2. I'm loving the pinkish tree in this photo.
    Thank you, Sherry.
    Have a pleasant week.

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  3. If I ever visit that lovely garden I promise not to burn it down! I hope the British can move about safely there now.....
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    1. Yes, I think you have nothing to worry about. :)

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  4. In addition to being beautiful, I bet you learn a lot visiting those grounds.

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    1. Yes. I really like digging up the history on these gardens. A lot of them are fascinating.

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  5. Hi Sherry - how lovely to know three families kept the gardens going and obviously loved gardening in its various guises ... cheers Hilary

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    1. I'm not sure many families today would keep up gardens like that!

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  6. I bet things will be popping late this year after the snowy March

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    1. Probably. I heard New Jersey got hit pretty hard this year.

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