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  2. Gardens of Monticello - Wikipedia

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    Jefferson, a connoisseur of trees, flowers, and gardening techniques, was highly interested in experimental planting and directed the design of the gardens, which contained many exotic seeds and plants from his travels abroad. The gardens declined after Jefferson's death in 1826, when his estate was encumbered with debt.

  3. Colonial Revival garden - Wikipedia

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    Generalizing about the common house garden in the colonial period in the United States is difficult, [3] as garden plantings and even design varied considerably depending on the time period, wealth, climate, colonial heritage (whether British, French, or Spanish), and the purpose to which the garden was to be put (vegetable, flower, herb, etc.).

  4. Tufton Farm - Wikipedia

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    He also enjoyed novelties and experimented with plants from Africa and the Americas, rather than relying exclusively on cold season European vegetables. [6] Jefferson's farm raised tomatoes, okra, peppers, eggplant, squash that are now common in the American diet. [4] The farm provided corn, wheat, rye, and barley for the Monticello plantation.

  5. Ask the Master Gardener: Advice for growing vegetables in ...

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    Dense shade would be lack of direct sunlight, few plants will grow in these areas. Q: My only outside space for gardening is a very small patio, only about 3' x 5', only have room for a few small ...

  6. 10 Essential Tips for Growing Vegetables Indoors Successfully

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    Most vegetables are full-sun plants that require at least 8 hours of direct light to grow outdoors; however, plants like tomatoes generally need 16-18 hours of bright light to fruit inside.

  7. List of food plants native to the Americas - Wikipedia

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    Virginia Persimmon and Texas Persimmon; Rosehips, or fruit of various wild Rosa species. Sand Cherry; Fruit of select species of Aralia, also usually known as Spikenards, such as Racemosa. Not all species have safely edible fruit. fruits of the Gaultheria plants. Procumbens fruit is known as Teaberry, whereas Shallon is known as Salal and ...

  8. Native American agriculture in Virginia - Wikipedia

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    History of Virginia The proposed and accepted dates for the beginning of native habitation in Virginia vary widely; traditionally the assumed date was somewhere between 12,000–10,000 B.C. The recent archaeological excavations at Cactus Hill, however, have challenged those dates with hard evidence of far earlier habitation within the state.

  9. Horticulture - Wikipedia

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    A horticulture student tending to plants in a garden in Lawrenceville, Georgia, March 2015 The Rock Garden, Leonardslee Gardens. Horticulture is the art and science of growing ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs.

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