History: The Gardens

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“...to find out what [the early settlers] grew and why is to rediscover the people and their times….[and] come to know not only the people but ins some small ways ourselves.”

- Ann Leighton, “Early American Gardens”

History: The Gardens

These pages are currently under construction - please pardon our mess.

The Formal Garden

Herb Garden

Tansy

Bay or Bay Laurel

Lemon Balm

Licorice

Catnip

Chamomile

Chives

Comfrey

Fennel or Anise

Feverfew

Germander

Horehound

Lavender

Poppy

Rose Campion

Rosemary

Rue

Sage

Oregano or Marjoram

Mint

Southernwood

Spiderwort

Thyme

Yarrow

Hyssop

Lovage

Plantain

Lamb’s Ear

Soapwort

Candytuft

Lungwort

Borage

Yaupon

Chaste Tree

Crape Myrtle

Bayberry or Wax Myrtle

Apple Tree, Heirloom

Pear Tree

Fig Tree

Pomegranate Tree

Dogwood

Redbud

Bugleweed or Ajuga

Serviceberry or Juneberry Tree

St. John’s Wort

Apple, Albemarle Pippin

Sorrel