MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO
Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants
2017
WINE AND ROSES OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 10 AM-2 PM
JEFFERSON'S TUFTON FARM (1293 TUFTON FARM); FREE
10:15 AM - 11 AM | TALK
Learn the ABCs of Old Garden Roses: Alba, Bourbon, China, Damask, etc. in "All About Old Garden Roses," with Connie Hilker of Hartwood Roses. Connie will introduce you to the various classes of roses, with descriptions and examples, in approximately the order in which they appeared in history.
11:15 AM - 12 PM | GARDEN TOUR
Following her talk, Connie will lead a tour of the Center's antique rose collection in peak bloom.
12 PM - 2 PM | WINE TASTING
"Father of Virginia Wine" Gabriele Rausse hosts a tasting of his esteemed local wines.
1 PM - 1:45 PM | TALK
Monticello's Beekeeper Paul Legrand will present "The Beekeepers Garden:" an overview of the art of beekeeping as well as ideas for plantings that support honeybees and other pollinators for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike. Julia Roller, Manager of The Trail at Monticello, will discuss ways to create backyard habitats that are friendly to pollinators.
ONGOING PLANT SALE | Antique roses, heirloom apple trees, herbs, perennials, trees, shrubs, and more INFO TABLE | Piedmont Master Gardeners INFO TABLE | Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District LUNCH by SALT | 11 AM-1 PM Lunch and snack items from local caf? Salt available for purchase
The Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants collects, preserves, and distributes historic plant varieties and strives to promote greater appreciation for the origins and evolution of garden plants. chp
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