After
60 years of decline, the beautiful Victorian gardens of Jeremiah and Jane
Reeves are again springing to life. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves took great
delight in their gardens and the Dover Historical Society takes equal pleasure
in giving them a modern rebirth. In the past four years, the Society
has begun to restore the gardens to their former glory. Using the
"picturesque" school of Victorian horticulture as a guide, these
gardens now showcase a much varied collection of plants. Starting
with the Snowdrops and Witch Hazels of early March and ending with the Michaelmas
Daisies and Autumn Crocus of late October, something is always in bloom.
Flowering shrubs, ornamental vines and roses old and new, make these gardens
unique and unforgettable. Many heirloom annuals such as Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden
Gate, Love-In-A-Puff and named Victorian selections of Coleus will give
you a true feel for a golden era in American floriculture. A kitchen
garden with "antique" varieties of vegetables and a large English
perennial border are just some of the pleasures waiting for the visitor.
Admission to the garden is free.
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