Episode Details

As Americans prepare to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Good Growing takes a look at the Founding Fathers as gardeners. In this episode, we explore the lesser-known side of our nation’s founders. In addition to being authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence and political leaders, many were lifelong, passionate gardeners, especially Thomas Jefferson. Listen to learn more about how his interest in gardening influenced his political thoughts, what was planted at his home, and how he recorded the vegetable trials he oversaw. 

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  03:23 – Welcome, Ken and Emily 

  05:26 – Founding fathers as gardeners

  11:53 – The farm vs the garden

  15:07 – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

  21:15 – Monticello garden terrace

  26:46 – Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book

  43:10 – Using food in the kitchen

  47:06 – A messy garden for Thomas Jefferson

  49:10 – End of life

  55:02 – Founding Fathers Fun Facts  

  1:04:22 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

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