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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Backyard Fairy Garden

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]

Fairy Garden.

Backyard Fairy Garden

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]

Fairy Garden.

Backyard Fairy Garden

Small rock, shell, and junk art environment.

[Merridith Collins, 08/02/2020]

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.

Backyard Fairy Garden.

Backyard Fairy Garden

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]

Backyard Fairy Garden.