Fordhook Farm of the W. Atlee Burpee Co.

In 1888, W. Atlee Burpee acquired several hundred acres of farmland in bucolic Bucks County. Today at Fordhook Farm, hundreds of new vegetables, annuals, and perennials are still grown, tested, and evaluated on a 60-acre test farm and network of gardens to guarantee Burpee’s high standards of quality. In addition to the test plots, there are extensive display gardens of choice perennials, shrubs, and trees for sun and shade. Over 30 new tree specimens have been added since the last Open Day. Important large-scale sculpture by Steve Tobin and Daisuke Shintani animate the landscape. The sixteen-acre core of the property, including the original Burpee Seed House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.burpee.com

Directions: From Philadelphia, take I-95 north to Route 332 West toward Newtown. Take Route 332 for 3.7 miles to Route 413 North. Take Route 413 for 10.4 miles to Route 202 South. Take Route 202 for 3.5 miles to State Street. Follow State Street south past the hospital and over Route 611, then go 0.25 mile and turn left onto New Britain Road (the first road on the left next to Delaware Valley College). The entrance to Fordhook Farm is 0.25 mile on the left through two stone pillars.

From New York and points north, take I-287 South to Route 202 toward Flemington. Cross the Delaware River to Doylestown (about 45 miles from Somerville). Proceed as directed above.

From Baltimore/Washington, D.C., take I-95 North. At Chester, PA, exit onto I-476, toward Plymouth Meeting. Stay on I-476, then exit onto I-276 East. Take I-276 to Exit 343 (Willow Grove). Follow Route 611 North (follow bypass route, not business route, through Doylestown) 11 miles to Route 202 South–Norristown exit. Bear right off of exit onto Route 202 South for 0.25 mile, turn left on New Britain Road (first road on left next to Delaware Valley College). Entrance to Fordhook is 0.25 mile on left through two stone pillars.

Open Days 2019: August 10; October 5
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GARDEN EXTRA: Burpee horticulturists will be stationed in the most important gardens and research trials to answer questions about Fordhook Farm and make suggestions for visitors’ own gardens.

Admission to this garden is $10 per person and children 12 and under are free.

Don't forget to buy discounted admission tickets in advance. They can be used at most Open Days to make garden visiting easier.
Nonmembers get 6 visits for the price of 5 with advanced ticket book purchase.  
Members get 50% off ONLY by purchasing ticket books in advance.

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