Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Views of American Wilderness
Simplifying pricey garden dreams, Jefferson created a naturally rustic American theme for his Monticello home which viewed the West as a metaphor.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Patriotic Gardens of Founding Fathers
George Washington Designed Mount Vernon to Celebrate America
How, after the American Revolution, George Washington transformed his British-like garden and home to a more American nature.
Founding Fathers Sought Respite in Patriotic Gardens
During political distress, the Founding Fathers toured gardens from which they gleaned inspiration to promote the American ideal for their own gardens.
