Garden

This handsome black metal lantern is American made and the same as those used to light the paths at Mount Vernon during special evening events such...

NOW THROUGH MONDAY-VETERANS DAY -  SAVE 20% - NO CODE NEEDED   DISCOUNT SHOWN AT CHECKOUT This United States flag is proudly flown at Mount Vernon...

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

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

Lobelia cardinalis is native to central, eastern, and southern North America. Typically found in partially shaded areas along streams, in swamps, a...

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...

NOW THROUGH MONDAY-VETERANS DAY -  SAVE 20% - NO CODE NEEDED   DISCOUNT SHOWN AT CHECKOUT  Chosen unanimously by Congress on June 19th of 1775, Ge...

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

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...

Pot Marigold: Calendula officinalis Calendula officinalis was growing in Virginia gardens by the 1600s. The petals were used to flavor soups and st...

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

Great Blue Lobelia: Lobelia siphilitica Lobelia siphilitica is native to the eastern United States and was used and valued for its medicinal benefi...

Cayenne Pepper: Capsicum annuum George Washington wrote in his diary on June 13, 1785 that he sowed "one row of the Cayan pepper" in his botanic ga...

Cow Horn Okra: Abelmoschus esculentus Abelmoschus esculentus is believed to have originated around Ethiopia and was cultivated by the ancient Egypt...

Cockscomb: Celosia species Celosia species was commonly grown in 18th century flower gardens. Celosia is an annual and prefers full to partial sun....

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

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

Red Spider Zinnia: Zinnia tenuifolia Zinnia tenuifolia is native to Mexico. The name Zinnia is derived from the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zi...

Nestled under the eaves or beside a favorite entryway, these glazed clay creations have made happy homes for small birds since 1699, encouraging bi...

The Washington's had a keen interest in gardening and delighted in nurturing rare and exotic plants which were sent to them from all over the world...

This interpretation of Mount Vernon's original Dove of Peace weathervane is made in America, hand cast from metal with a bronze finish, and is pow...

The Trees of North America: Michaux and Redouté's American Masterpiece - Tiny Folio -  Hardcover – Copyright 2021 ISBN: 9780789214027. A miniature ...

One of the grandest of all the broad-leafed evergreen trees, the magnolia tree is a true symbol of southern living. This door knocker is sand-cast ...