Thomas Jefferson's Flowers w/ Peggy Cornett

In this episode, we're joined by Peggy Cornett, curator of plants at historic Monticello, to discuss her new book, Thomas Jefferson's Flowers. This richly illustrated book examines Jefferson’s gardening friendships in the United States and abroad, his many botanical and horticultural influences, and includes a comprehensive annotated list of the flowers documented by Jefferson throughout his lifetime. Throughout our conversation, Peggy and I explore the history of Monticello’s flower ga...