April 30, 2019 Raisin Day, George Washington, William Starling Sullivant, Bertha Stoneman, Samuel Mills Tracy, David Douglas, Matt Mattus, Tulip Turkestanica, and Washington's Botanical Garden

The Daily Gardener · Apr 30, 2019 · 9m

I realize you are very excited to get going in your own garden.

But don't forget to schedule some time this spring to visit other gardens.

The gardens of friends, neighbors, or public gardens can provide you with inspiration

and teach you something new - even when you didn't think you'd learn anything.

#BTW This entire week, April 27-May 4, is Historic Garden Week at Monticello ("MontiCHELLo") in Virginia .

If you visit today, April 30, you can learn more about their flower and vegetable gardens.

Brevities

It's National Raisin Day.

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