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The Garden House
( From Behind The Garden Wall
At the Estate of George Washington, Mount Vernon )
By
Dave Watson
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First a Farmer, then a Statesman
George Washington was known for many great things; in addition to being a great
political figure, Washington was also a skilled farmer and gardening enthusiast.
Washington had a very active role in the design of Mount Vernon's architecture
and landscape. He left his Virginia estate with a formal garden that
preservationists and gardeners have maintained in its original form.
Washington's garden reflects the restraint and elegance of formal gardens in
England and France, yet it also betrays the American aesthetic for simplicity.
In Washington's Mount Vernon garden you'll find a pleasure garden replete with
boxwood hedges and parterres bordered by tall leafy trees. The parterre,
manicured to resemble a fleur-de-lis, was included as a symbol of Washington's
gratitude toward the French for their help during the Revolution. Washington
continued to nurture his interest in agriculture long after his military and
political successes. At Mount Vernon, you'll find Washington's vegetable garden,
which provided the majority of his fruits and vegetables consumed there. Today
the garden has apples and pear trees as well as spinach, artichokes, onions,
lettuce, and other vegetables. While the gardening enthusiast in you might need
only the lure of a historical garden to justify a trip to Mount Vernon, you'll
enjoy the many historical attractions on the property, including tours of
Washington's estate that includes his restored home, slaves' quarters, a
reconstructed coach house, and the shoemaker's shop, among other historical
sites. © Sarah Clark is a freelance writer based in the Washington metro area.
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