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History: The Gardens

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“...to find out what [the early settlers] grew and why is to rediscover the people and their times….[and] come to know not only the people but ins some small ways ourselves.”

- Ann Leighton, “Early American Gardens”

The Formal Garden

The Formal Garden

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Herb Garden

Herb Garden

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Tansy

Tansy

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Bay or Bay Laurel

Bay or Bay Laurel

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm

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Licorice

Licorice

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Catnip

Catnip

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Chamomile

Chamomile

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Chives

Chives

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Comfrey

Comfrey

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Fennel or Anise

Fennel or Anise

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Feverfew

Feverfew

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Germander

Germander

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Horehound

Horehound

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Lavender

Lavender

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Poppy

Poppy

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Rose Campion

Rose Campion

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Rosemary

Rosemary

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Rue

Rue

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Sage

Sage

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Oregano or Marjoram

Oregano or Marjoram

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Mint

Mint

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Southernwood

Southernwood

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Spiderwort

Spiderwort

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Thyme

Thyme

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Yarrow

Yarrow

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Hyssop

Hyssop

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Lovage

Lovage

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Plantain

Plantain

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Lamb’s Ear

Lamb’s Ear

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Soapwort

Soapwort

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Candytuft

Candytuft

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Lungwort

Lungwort

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Borage

Borage

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Yaupon

Yaupon

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Chaste Tree

Chaste Tree

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Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtle

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Bayberry or Wax Myrtle

Bayberry or Wax Myrtle

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Apple Tree, Heirloom

Apple Tree, Heirloom

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Pear Tree

Pear Tree

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Fig Tree

Fig Tree

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Pomegranate Tree

Pomegranate Tree

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Dogwood

Dogwood

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Redbud

Redbud

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Bugleweed or Ajuga

Bugleweed or Ajuga

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Serviceberry or Juneberry Tree

Serviceberry or Juneberry Tree

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St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort

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Apple, Albemarle Pippin

Apple, Albemarle Pippin

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Sorrel

Sorrel

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