The Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, established at Monticello in 1986, collects, preserves, and distributes historic and native plant varieties and strives to promote greater appreciation for the origins and evolution of garden plants. We are Monticello’s unique nursery located in a beautiful garden setting at Jefferson’s Tufton Farm.
Visit Us
While our four annual open houses are currently on hold, we are hosting plant sales in the spring and fall of 2021. Alternatively, you can schedule a private group tour to explore our preservation display gardens and shop our wide selection of historic and native plants directly from our nursery.
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Spring at the Center for Historic Plants

Spring is a busy time at CHP--check out why!