Annemarie Gardens, Solomons, Maryland
An affiliate of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum, Annmarie Garden located on Maryland’s Western Shore is the ideal setting for a comprehensive masterplan focused on developing a wildflower and native grass educational program.
Our mission statement for the masterplan is to educate the public on environmental practices. The design goal establishes the meadow area with a large outdoor classroom in the center.
Our services included a sustainable masterplan with a focus on improving the adjoining terraces, landscape, gardens and access to the Murray Arts Center. A butterfly pavilion was created east of the Arts Center to introduce a full working greenhouse, home for butterflies, and educational attraction for students and guests.
The design prioritizes environmental upgrades by creating a stormwater management and grading plan and educating the public via environmental practices, such as recycling, water harvesting, solar energy, swales, rain gardens and biodiversity.
Watercolors produced by Preservation Green LLC in collaboration with landscape designer Barbara Paca.
