Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Beyond allegedly chopping down a cherry tree, what else do you know about George Washington’s gardening habits? The father of our nation and his compatriots, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison regarded themselves foremost as farmers and plantsmen. For them, gardening and botany were elemental passions, as deeply ingrained in their characters as their beliefs in liberty for the nation they were creating.
At Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation the New York Times best-selling author and historian, Andrea Wulf,, shows how plants, politics and personalities intertwined. This unique re-telling of the creation of America is offered on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 1:00pm, at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, NJ.
This beautifully illustrated lecture looks at the lives of America’s founding fathers and how their attitude towards plants, gardens, nature, and agriculture shaped our nation. “We are thrilled that a book about gardeners achieved the status of best seller,” remarked Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education. “Gardening is America’s second favorite pastime and we expect that gardeners, along with history buffs, lovers of architecture, and foodies will enjoy this program,” she added. This talk will be followed by light refreshments and a book signing. To register and learn more about the program, which costs $50, visit arboretumfriends.org.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
At Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation the New York Times best-selling author and historian, Andrea Wulf,, shows how plants, politics and personalities intertwined. This unique re-telling of the creation of America is offered on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 1:00pm, at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, NJ.
This beautifully illustrated lecture looks at the lives of America’s founding fathers and how their attitude towards plants, gardens, nature, and agriculture shaped our nation. “We are thrilled that a book about gardeners achieved the status of best seller,” remarked Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education. “Gardening is America’s second favorite pastime and we expect that gardeners, along with history buffs, lovers of architecture, and foodies will enjoy this program,” she added. This talk will be followed by light refreshments and a book signing. To register and learn more about the program, which costs $50, visit arboretumfriends.org.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
