Mien Ruys Gardens

The garden complex contains 28 distinct areas featuring different styles, materials, and plant combinations designed to demonstrate landscaping principles.

The first garden, created in 1924 in an orchard behind the Ruys family residence, incorporated concrete pathways leading to a central pond.

The gardens reflect the evolution of Dutch landscape design through Mien Ruys's work, combining English garden influences with modern architectural elements.

Visitors can access a tea house with a reading area, participate in gardening courses, and explore seasonal plant exhibitions throughout the grounds.

Each section serves as a testing ground for plant combinations and construction materials, including specially developed grion tiles for path construction.

Location: Hardenberg

Inception: 1924

Architects: Mien Ruys

Part of: Mien Ruys Gardens

Address: Moerheimstraat 78

GPS coordinates: 52.60139,6.46611

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:10