The Bowman Residence                                                                                                                   1080 Seashore Rd

Pat has created a stunning garden that attracts pollinators of all kinds, with a special welcome to bees. Pat is an experienced apiarist who is rewarded with delicious, natural honey from the bees she shelters on her expansive property. Beyond the meadow, which was buzzing with bees, a shaded pond creates a peaceful oasis. Friendly neighbor horses were eager to meet visitors. Inside and out, Pat’s home reflects her love of nature.

The Colonial House                                                                                          
652 ½ Washington Street

The Greater Cape May Historical Society manages the Memucan Hughes Colonial House Garden. The Garden Club of Cape May is responsible for designing and maintaining the garden. The plantings include authentic colonial plants used for teas, cooking, and medicine. Early colonists used yarrow for digestion, chamomile for colds and inflammation, sage as an antibiotic and antiseptic, and angelica historically for curing bubonic plague. The Colonial House opens for the summer season on June 15. Tours are available each Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM until September 15th.

The Emlen Physick Estate                                                        
1048 Washington Street, Cape May

Tour seven different gardens on the grounds of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. The Oval Garden is a colorful recreation of a Physick Family Garden from historic photos. The herb garden features ornamental and culinary herbs. The Fred and Sarita Kuhner Memorial Shade Garden offers a refreshing retreat on a hot summer’s day. The Elvira Turnao Memorial Garden features a fountain, benches, and young fig trees. The Pollinator Garden focuses on a collection of native plants to attract butterflies and bees. Lastly, the newest garden, the Walter Lindheimer Memorial Garden is a tribute garden by the Kiraly family to “Uncle Walter” who was the gardener for the Physick Family for many years.

The Lovitz Residence                                                                                                                           1012 Cape May Ave

Evelyn Lovitz welcomes you to her garden, a wildlife-friendly garden comprised of trees, bushes and perennials that attract, feed and protect wildlife. Evelyn chooses to grow these plants to enjoy beautiful, hardy plants, to save time and money, to bring in birds and butterflies and to improve water quality. You will see mostly South Jersey native herbaceous plants shrubs and trees here. The sedum (non-native) are covered in butterflies in late summer. In back on the left of the yard are water-loving shrubs. This was a very wet area when Evelyn created this bed, and now the plants address that problem, soaking up the water. There are two ponds: one is a moving pond for the birds and the other is a still pond for dragonflies. 

The Olah Residence                                                                                                                              600 Sunset Bvld

The most repeated comment we have of our property is that you’d never know the beach is a half mile away. Located on one acre on Sunset Blvd, trees cover much of the secluded rear yard. Two small ponds and a natural vernal pond provide water for birds year round. Wild turkeys, coyotes, fox, ducks, and migrating birds visit regularly. Plantings, mostly native, include mature oaks, maples, holly, cedar, redbud, a magnificent climbing hydrangea, hosta, daffodil, daisy, and plenty more. Meandering stone paths lead you through the natural landscape.

The Orem Residence                                                                                                                            701 Columbia Ave

This block of Columbia Avenue was built in the "Cottage Era" of Cape May.  During World War I, the home was operated by the owner and her daughter as a tea house, with proceeds devoted to war relief.  The home was painted white with red and blue accents, including flowers.  More recently, the current owners have had two daughters' post wedding brunches at the home.  The landscape is traditional Victorian with roses, hydrangeas and boxwood, with mostly white (weddings) perennials and annuals.  You will notice a touch of blue and light pink as well.  On the garage rooftop there are two large garden boxes containing herbs and vegetables.  The owner is an active member of the Garden Club of America, Darien, CT chapter.

Ruzzi Residence                                                                                                                                        1342 Vermont Ave

This hidden gem of a garden not only includes many annuals and perennials, but also some plants not often seen in Cape May. Come see the fig trees and Italian persimmons along with the full herb and vegetable garden. Make sure to take a moment and see the unique Japanese fan tail willow tree!

Todaro-Franceschi Residence                                                           
514 Elmira Street

A kaleidoscope of blooming color from Spring till frost, the front and rear cottage gardens were created in 2005 to support wildlife. Comprised of various host plants and nectar sources—both annuals and perennials—visiting bees, butterflies, and hummers are many, as are numerous other beneficial insects and of course birds! In 2020 we added a small pond, which is visited by toads, birds, rabbits, and even the occasional possum. A rain garden was created in 2021, with a number of native plants to support the environment. The gardens are pesticide-free, wildlife certified and are also listed in the national Monarch way-station registry.  

Willow Creek Winery                                                                                                                            168 Stevens Street

The Garden Club of Cape May cordially invites you to attend the 2026 Flower Show, themed “Flowers & Fairytales,” at Willow Creek Winery from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy lunch and explore floral displays inspired by timeless fairy tales such as Cinderella, Tinker Bell, Snow White, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, and Alice in Wonderland. Horticulture exhibits will also showcase Fairy Gardens.