Ep. 258 Gardens of the Founding Fathers |#GoodGrowing

As Americans prepare to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Good Growing takes a look at the Founding Fathers as gardeners. In this episode, we explore the lesser-known side of our nation’s founders. In addition to being authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence and political leaders, many were lifelong, passionate gardeners, especially Thomas Jefferson. Listen to learn more about how his interest in gardening influenced his political thoughts, what was planted at his home, and how he recorded the vegetable trials he oversaw.

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03:23 – Welcome, Ken and Emily

05:26 – Founding fathers as gardeners

11:53 – The farm vs the garden

15:07 – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

21:15 – Monticello garden terrace

26:46 – Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book

43:10 – Using food in the kitchen

47:06 – A messy garden for Thomas Jefferson

49:10 – End of life