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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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Aerial view of Monticello Mountain (Leonard G. Phillips)
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Monticello's south orchard with vegetable gardens and vineyards. (Monticello/Leonard G. Phillips)
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Thomas Jefferson began growing grapes as early as 1770. (Monticello/Thomas Jefferson Foundation)
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Thomas Jefferson's first recorded planting, of "Tennis Ball" lettuce, was in 1809. It is one of 15 varieties grown at Monticello. (Monticello/Thomas Jefferson Foundation)