The Wharton Garden is a significant public garden that joins the Bedford Public Library and the three historic structures built either by or through the efforts of the Wharton family. The Wharton Garden was designed by Robert McDuffie of Virginia Tech. The Charles Wharton House, built circa 1886, is owned by Bedford County and was restored by the Historical Society. The John Wharton House, built in 1848, was purchased and restored by the Wharton Society. The garden features a gazebo, a winding brick pathway, sculptures, a boxwood maze, beautiful flowers, and unending beauty. The gardens are maintained through generous donations from the community and the tireless work of its volunteers. As part of the garden there is the "Secret Garden", a wildflower garden started by Ms. Dr. Wente was a local physician who hybridized daylilies, and the beautiful Wente Garden is in his honor. If you would like to financially support the Wharton Garden, please mail your donation to the attention of The Wharton Society at PO Box 713, Bedford, Virginia 24523. Please put Wharton Garden in the memo field of your check. The Wharton Society is a nonprofit 501c3 organization, and your donation is fully tax-deductible as allowed by the law. Thank you for supporting the Wharton Garden!
