Leaming's Run Gardens takes its name from the stream which flows across the land. In colonial times the stream was known as "Uncle Aaron Leaming's Run". Jack and Emily Aprill purchased the property in 1957 which included 50 woodland acres and the historic Thomas Leaming House (1706). The exterior of the Thomas Leaming House and the original Leaming family grave markers are part of the garden tour. The house is the last remaining example of a whaler’s home in New Jersey and is one of the oldest houses in Cape May County.


The gardens were designed and created by Jack and Emily Aprill and their children over an approximate 5 year period. Their goal was to create beautiful garden areas planted with colorful annuals while preserving the natural environment, and to share this special place with others.