The Secret Garden In New Jersey You’re Guaranteed To Love

New Jersey is home to an absolutely enchanting garden that everyone should visit at least once. A truly special place, natural beauty abounds and it's almost impossible not to fall in love. Today, let's virtually explore Deep Cut Gardens and then you can decide whether or not you want to check out this secret garden in New Jersey for yourself. (I really think you will.)

Deep Cut Gardens is located in Middletown and is actually part of the Monmouth County Park System.

The 54-acre garden is open from 8 a.m. - dusk, year-round.

Dedicated to the home gardener, you'll find a variety of plants, flowers, trees and shrubs to inspire you.

The greenhouses are always a delight, filled with tropical plants, cacti and more.

Their renovated Parterre features 52 varieties of roses with over 180 bushes.

A favorite among humans, Monarch Butterflies love these gardens, as well.

You can easily spend an entire day here, exploring the grounds.

And you'll find plenty of places to sit, relax, and take everything in.

You may be surprised to learn that the grounds were once the private estate of mob boss, Vito Genovese.He also had a home on the property, but it mysteriously burned down a few weeks after he fled to Naples, Italy to avoid indictment.

Now, the gardens are free for anyone to enjoy and offer unique programs and activities.

Families will love the "Garden Safari Backpacks." Each includes supplies to help you discover new ways of seeing the living and non-living features of the gardens. They are free to use, you'll just need to leave your license with the docent.

Need a place to stay while you're exploring the area? Check out these unique vacation rentals near Middletown.

For more gorgeous New Jersey gardens, check out the article below:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-jersey/nj-gardens/

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