Monticello Live: In the Gardens with Peggy Cornett

Join us today, April 29, at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a special Facebook Live with Monticello's Curator of Plants, Peggy Cornett.
Ms. Cornett will discuss the history of Monticello’s gardens, the restoration of these long-neglected spaces in the twentieth century, and how we use our gardens to educate and inspire guests today.

[@karenlehn2351]

Visited in 1997. I can remember,my eyes directly was attracted to a A frame structure,covered with the most fantastic purple flowers. Yes,you might have guessed,the “ Purple Hyacinth runner bean! I bought seeds on the property that day,and have never went without the plant for years. I was also told that day ,that every seed sold today,comes from the Mother plant,from Jefferson’s Monticello.

[@lavinacordelia3220]

I was blessed to be able to tour Monticello last month. I never thought I’d be able to visit so many wonderful historical sites. This garden was one of my favorite spots, it is beautiful. I loved the little brick garden structure. It is in the middle of the garden and Jefferson would sit in it and read. The windows of the structure open and close to catch the breeze. Wouldn’t we all love such a garden and such a structure! 🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷

[@MA-no1it]

It's stunning how much this woman knows. Very impressive.

[@ivettesantana4319]

I wonder if she knows who helped him manage the garden.

[@marksletters]

Thank you !!

[@ibozopodcast]

The DEA confiscated Thomas Jefferson's poppy plants in 1987, in violation of the Natural Law upon which Jefferson founded America. That fact should be mentioned in any discussion of Jefferson's gardening.

[@lillybug8839]

I love this. I'm gonna grow up to be a gardener.

[@mariaelenakennedy]

Peggy doesn’t respond inquiries why?

[@kathrynludrick4821]

So interesting!

[@donnatucker3263]

Peggy, can one purchase vegetable seeds from the Monticello shop?

[@robertjahn4190]

Yes: I bought some myself this year. So far everythign has germinated. www.monticelloshop.org/garden/heirloom-seeds/

[@donnatucker3263]

Robert Jahn thank you.

[@todaynotnow]

I cant wait to make it up there!

[@lavinacordelia3220]

I purchased some last month. The packets are so lovely I am going to put them in a memory box to display them.

[@karenlehn2351]

Yes I purchased many packs,while I visited.

[@jlocey87]

Wonder where the hemp garden was

[@ShakespeareCafe]

I sat through this whole thing hoping they would show that brick building up close or even the plants....I appreciate her knowledge and dedication but enough talk, yep, that was me who gave the thumbs down!

[@richardmckrell4899]

Obviously the main skill the gardener must have is to stand with a stupid grin on her face.

[@zilcaparker6089]

RUDE MUCH?

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@zilcaparker6089 All the time.

[@lillybug8839]

Don't be mean. It's not nice.

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@lillybug8839 I was being nice.

[@5_Is]

@@richardmckrell4899 At least she has a skill. No need to be jealous- you'll grow up someday.