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The Gardening President April 30, 1789 On this day, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. A gardening President, George Washington oversaw all aspects of the land at Mount Vernon. George had a personal copy of Batty Langley’s New Principles of Gardening. Inspired by the 18th-century author, George adopted…

April 30, 2019 Raisin Day, George Washington, William Starling Sullivant, Bertha Stoneman, Samuel Mills Tracy, David Douglas, Matt Mattus, Tulip Turkestanica, and Washington’s Botanical Garden

I realize you are very excited to get going in your own garden. But don’t forget to schedule some time this spring to visit other gardens. The gardens of friends, neighbors, or public gardens can provide you with inspiration and teach you something new – even when you didn’t think you’d learn anything. #BTW This…

Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Favorite Garden was his Trial Garden

“George often referred to his favorite of his four gardens: the botanical garden. He called it “the little garden by the salt house,” or rather fondly, his ‘little garden.'” April 30, 1789 On this day, George Washington was sworn in as the United States’ first president. A gardening President, George Washington, oversaw his incredible…