Teens

This workshop is aimed at recreating the garden of Thomas Jefferson, third United States president and author of the Declaration of Independence! We’ll plant the following seeds during the program for you to take home and add to your own garden: Tomato (Consoluto Genovese) Sweet Pepper (Bull Nose) Hot Pepper (McMahon’s Bird) Cucumber (West Indian Gherkin) Onion (Yellow Spanish) Lettuce (Tennis Ball) Pole Bean (Scarlet Runner) Nasturtium (Trailing Mixed Colors) ... Read More

This workshop is aimed at recreating the garden of Martha Washington, first First Lady of the United States! We’ll be planting 18th-century heritage seeds known to have been grown at Mount Vernon, including: Lettuce (Amish Deer Tongue) Onion (White Lisbon Bunching) Cucumber (Armenian) Kale (Blue Curled Scotch) Hot Pepper (Fish) Carrot (Danvers 126) Radish (Early Scarlet Globe) Watermelon (Georgia Rattlesnake) Date: May 8th  Time: 4 to 5 pm  Location: Grayson ... Read More

Join us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with this lovely Declaration Bouquet! Each flower was selected thanks to its name, with reference to the Declaration of Independence and the National Anthem! Gaillardia (Independence) Verbena (Freedom) Marigold (Star-Spangled) Morning Glory (Happiness) Cosmos (Liberty) Date: May 16th  Time: 11 am to 12 pm   Location: Grayson County Library  PLEASE NOTE: All materials will be provided. ... Read More