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Jefferson's Garden
Thomas Jefferson, America's third president, was also an innovative gardener whose efforts are still on display at Monticello.
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Thomas Jefferson grew 'Indian Blood Cling' peaches at Monticello. (Monticello/Thomas Jefferson Foundation)
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The artichokes that are left to go to seed are packaged for visitors to purchase. (VOA - R. Skirble)
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Thomas Jefferson was 78 and still gardening when this portrait by Thomas Sully was painted in 1821. (Thomas Jefferson Foundation)
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Visitors can sample a rich array of vegetables each day in the Cafe at Monticello. (Monticello/Lisa Stites)