Outdoor

  This United States flag is proudly flown at Mount Vernon, the beloved home of the first president of the United States of America, George Washing...

George Washington was renowned for his punctuality, and he used the 18th century’s most accurate method of telling time: the sundial. His original ...

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...

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

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

Purple Foxglove: Digitalis purpurea Digitalis purpurea was a colonial favorite of the gardener and the apothecary. Foxglove was brought to Mount Ve...

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

Silver Dollar Plant: Lunaria annua Lunaria annua was brought to North America from Europe. It was growing in American colonial gardens as early as ...

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...

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

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-...

Mount Vernon Reproduction Glass Bottle Experience a piece of history with these faithful reproductions of 18th-century glass bottles found in the ...

Add a charming woodland touch to your décor with this finely crafted squirrel figurine. It’s perfect for autumn displays, rustic centerpieces, or y...

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...