Photo by Joan Ryder
The Cross Estate Gardens, a project of the New Jersey Historical Garden Foundation in cooperation with the National Park Service, are located on the Cross Estate, site of the New Jersey Brigade Unit of Morristown National Historical Park, on Old Jockey Hollow Road in Bernardsville, NJ.
The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross Estate is open from dawn to dusk. Parking is free, and there are no entry fees.
The Gardens are maintained by volunteers who meet every Wednesday morning from March to November.
Every year there is a plant sale, and there are opportunities for garden tours. See our Events page for more information.
Helen Mageau
Helen Mageau, NJHGF Board Member, volunteer horticulturist and dear friend to all of us, died suddenly at home on September 5, 2007. She was a dedicated professional with an immense knowledge of plants which she willingly shared with all of us during our Wednesday mornings in the Cross Estate Gardens. Her kindness and willingness to work hard inspired all of us. Helen is deeply missed by all of us who treasure the brief time we shared in the garden.