Gardening tips for March in Jefferson

The first picture you see is the Christmas tree at Congress and the second is a wreath hung in Monticello. Christmas As it is for many people today, Christmas was for Thomas Jefferson a time for family and friends and for celebrations, or in Jefferson’s word, “merriment.” In 1762, he described Christmas as “the day of greatest […]

Did you know that succulents are one of the varieties of plants that is most susceptible to root rot? It’s true. Because succulents store water in their leaves, they are really sensitive to overwatering. In fact, overwatering can turn a succulent from healthy into mush within just a few days! But don’t despair, there’s a […]

Fresh tomatoes and herbs create a moist quick bread reminiscent of summer. Our fresh Herbs at Thomas Jefferson Gardens are ready to harvest! As soon as we have tomatoes we are going to try this recipe. INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons […]