More pictures of our visit to Monticello (click on the link to read our other post). This post is also linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY. hosted by Tracy at Hey Harriet.
Thomas Jefferson loved farming and his gardens at Monticello.
He was as passionate about growing things at Monticello as he was about his house and kept careful records of planting and harvesting.
So today those records have been used to re-create the gardens as nearly as possible.
The vegetables on the grounds now are grown as part of an heirloom seed bank project
I'm not sure if the flowers on the grounds are grown according to records left by Jefferson or not -- we forgot to ask. But they are beautiful.
Really love the plant shadows in the first shot! Lovely place, lovely colors, beautiful capture, Sallie! Hope your enjoying the Labor Day Weekend so far!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | September 04, 2010 at 04:31 PM
A delightful, interesting place to visit! And love the shapely shadows on the walkway in the first photo!
Posted by: Gemma@Greyscale | September 04, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Lovely shadows in your first photo and loved seeing the other photos too.
Posted by: Marilyn | September 04, 2010 at 05:58 PM
We must get to Monticello for a visit. I can't believe all of the times we have headed South into Virginia for vacation we have not gone there. It looks so lovely and sounds like you have enjoyed it.
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Posted by: Becky K. | September 04, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Beautiful garden with lovely landscape.
Posted by: Rajesh | September 04, 2010 at 09:11 PM
What a lovely place - I enjoyed both posts! And to turn it into a heirloom seed bank is a lovely legacy and tribute.
Posted by: Lady Fi | September 04, 2010 at 09:41 PM
Hi Sallie, This brings back wonderful memories of a day I spent in Monticello. The gardens were my favorite part of the place. Even though it rained most of the day I spent the whole afternoon prowling the vegetable garden. Your posts and pictures make me want to go again.
Posted by: Margot | September 05, 2010 at 02:32 PM
My garden sure doesn't look like that LOL..
Posted by: Joe Todd | September 06, 2010 at 06:56 AM
I've been here - isn't it wonderful? sandie
Posted by: sandie czosek | September 08, 2010 at 07:31 AM
Hi, Sallie. Nice pictures of Monticello. Hope you're having fun in you're RV! Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | September 10, 2010 at 08:37 PM
Hi,sallie. Your Work very Good . I Like And Appreciate Keep it up .
Thanks Ragard
Neha Varma
Posted by: Neha varma | March 02, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Hi Sallie, This brings back wonderful memories of a day I spent in Monticello. The gardens were my favorite part of the place.
Posted by: Vipin Raj | May 05, 2011 at 10:26 PM