Outdoor

This elegant black metal lantern, proudly American-made, is modeled after those that illuminate the historic paths of Mount Vernon during beloved e...

Stuff Every Gardener Should Know by Scott Meyer – Hardcover – Copyright 2017 – ISBN 9781594749568 This handy little pocket book is the perfect po...

This engaging, informative, and richly illustrated introduction to George Washington's landscape at Mount Vernon contains essays by Adam T. Erby, M...

By Andrea Wulf. ISBN 978-0-307-39068-4. Copyright 2011. Softcover with 349 pages including 19 black and white illustrations, bibliography, notes, c...

Spotted Joe-Pye Weed: Eutrochium maculatum. Eutrochium maculatum is native to North America and commonly grew in 18th century flower borders. Joe-P...

Globe Amaranth: Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa is mentioned in a letter written by John Custis, of Williamsburg, in 1742. Commenting on globe ...

Blue False Indigo: Baptisia australis Baptisia australis is native to North America and was mentioned in American writings as early as 1783. Blue f...

Larkspur: Consolida ajacis Consolida ajacis is native to the Mediterranean and was once used medicinally to stop bleeding and heal wounds. Larkspur...

Love-in-a-mist: Nigella damascena Nigella damascena is native to the Mediterranean. It has grown in English gardens since the late 16th century and...

Four O'Clock: Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. In 1596, seeds were brought to England from Peru...

Hollyhock:  Alcea rosea  Alcea rosea was brought to Europe from China during or possibly even before the 16th century. John Custis of Williamsburg,...

Eastern Red Columbine: Aguilegia canadensis  Aguilegia canadensis is a beautiful plant native to North America, east of the Rocky Mountains. The g...

George Washington considered himself, above all, a farmer. Throughout his life, he pursued innovative agricultural methods to improve productivity ...

Our exclusive Gardening Martha Caroler captures the elegance and charm of Martha Washington, a woman deeply connected to the land she called home. ...

Introducing our Indoor/Outdoor Fish Pattern Pillow, featuring serene Sea Glass tones. Crafted from durable Olefin Performance Fabric, this machine-...

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae A North American native that was growing in colonial gardens. New England Aster is a great plant for adding color to t...