Jefferson and Gardening
"no occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, & no culture comparable to that of the garden"
- Thomas Jefferson, 1811
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Agriculture & Gardening
Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia Gardening Articles
Explore the extensive collection of articles in the Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia on gardening at Monticello, including links to Jefferson's "Garden" and "Farm" Books.
The Garden Pavilion
The Garden Pavilion was a component of Jefferson's plan to create gardens at Monticello that were both functional and ornamental.
The Moldboard Plow
Jefferson's "Mouldboard Plow of Least Resistance" was a unique design and reflected his lifelong passion to improve the tools of gardening and agriculture.
Vegetable Garden
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Fruit Garden
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Flower Garden
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In Bloom at Monticello
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See what's happening in Monticello's gardens throughout the year.
Find the Flowers
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Planting Legacies: Gardens of Enslaved Families at Monticello
Whether making Jefferson's gardens a reality or maintaining their own garden plots, the enslaved African American families at Monticello cultivated a rich horticultural tradition.
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