Almonesson, New Jersey: Backyard Fairy Garden
Small rock, shell and junk art environment created between 1945 and 1954 by carpenter Joseph Laux, who died in 1991, and who claimed that the garden was inspired by Walt Disney cartoons. He gave tours until 1987.
- Address:
- 1493 Hurffville Rd, Almonesson, NJ
- Directions:
- South of the Deptford Plaza shopping mall. From Hwy 42N take exit for Hwy 41. At top of ramp, turn left. Just after the traffic light for Cooper St., the garden can be seen just past the Italian restaurant. Private property, visible from road.
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This has definitely seen better days. There was grass growing up around it. In definite need of weeding. One of the pieces was starting to fall apart.
[Coreen, 05/22/2022]
Turned out of a gas station to find this beautiful oddity on the roadside. The house next to it looks half-abandoned. The sculptures themselves had leaves around them but none in the walkways, so I think someone is generally keeping it up.
[Janna A Kepley, 03/28/2021]
Small rock, shell, and junk art environment.
[Merridith Collins, 08/02/2020]
It's right against the road. No growling dog seen. We parked at the Italian restaurant next door, and walked right over to it. It's getting a bit tired-looking, but worth a detour!
[Randy Hoopes, 02/18/2020]
I hear "fairy garden" and I can't help myself. This is cute; busy road, big dog on property, but cute!!
[Kim, 10/03/2017]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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The garden was built in the yard of carpenter Joseph Laux, who said he was inspired by watching Walt Disney cartoons. He gave tours until 1987.