Amy
Monticello Staff
Gardens & Grounds
Charlottesville, Virginia
Interests
About Me
I am the specialty gardener at the Monticello Visitor Center. I cultivate a garden of exclusively native plants as part of a LEED Gold certified building.
When I first read the title of this page I couldn't get the image out of my head of Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality playing water glasses. It turns out, this instrument is actually a set of graduated bowls that spin on their sides. The player dips thier fingertips in water to create the...more »
This may be one of the worst gardening ideas I have ever heard. Yes, poison ivy has beautiful fall color, but it is (as you must know) the cause of a terrible itchy rash. I do not know anyone who would consider cultivating it in their garden. It is one of those fall foliage plants that should...more »
Sign up early for these fun workshops. Everyone has a wonderful time creating a unique and personal decoration for their home.more »
It feels good to be in the company of such an incredible man. I knew I was on to something when I wanted to become a gardener.more »
The garden pavilion is still a great place to watch the sun rise or enjoy the beautiful view to the east at any time of day. Check out the classic view of Jefferson in his pavilion on the film "Thomas Jefferson's World" which plays at the visitor center.more »
I remember being a part of a fourth grade musical about Lewis and Clark. Now I live only a couple of miles from Meriweather Lewis' birthplace and I am more interested than ever in learning more about the stories of these adventurers and what lead them to do what must have seemed impossible...more »
This is part of the Smith Gallery. Be sure to check out the cartoon clip at the bottom of the page. It is my favorite part of the exhibitions. I laugh every time I see it.more »
An new (to me) look at the families of those who were slaves at monticello. There is so much information withing these pages. I keep finding more and more interesting facts, both encouraging and disheartining. Spend a little while finding out about slavery at Monticello from a different...more »
If it is anything like last year, the Heritage Harvest Festival will be a great time. There are opportunities to hear lectures, participate in a seed exchange and enjoy some delicious food. I won't miss it and you shouldn't either.more »
Don't let the text fool you. This room is not just for children. Who tours the house without wanting to touch the polygraph machine? Not me. And now there's a place to really get hands on.more »
As the gardener at the Visitor Center, I look to this page to capture the vision of what I am trying to accomplish. I love the aerial photo.more »