Belvidere

Belvidere is the home garden of Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and formerly the Scott Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden.

Andrew purchased the 1/3rd acre property in Swarthmore in 1999. At the front of the house is a gravel garden which uses water-wise plantings. Around the foundation are planted unusual shrubs and vines.

In the backyard, a large bluestone patio runs the lengths of the back of the house and is a showcase for many ornamental containers. The detached stone garage was converted into a summer house in 2006. The front entrance to the summer house opens into a Mediterranean-like garden while the entrance has more of a tropical feel.

To the back right is a large tropical garden planted with red Abyssinian bananas, bromeliads, and cannas during the summer. At the back of the property is a densely planted woodland garden with a pond; a utilitarian area with compost bins and a potager that alternates yearly between vegetables and cut flowers.

In 2012, a joint project with his neighbors was completed which is the addition of the Vassar Farm, a 40' x 100' suburban farm created at maintained by Andrew on his neighbor's property.

This garden’s estimated size is 1/3 acre.

Open Days 2024:  Sunday, June 23
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.