If you’re a seasoned gardener, you probably obtained your extensive knowledge of plants by doing your own research and listening to other people’s experiences. You may even have family gardening secrets that have been passed down through the generations. However, there’s another person’s advice that you should heed: Thomas Jefferson.

While Jefferson lived centuries ago, he was able to create a garden paradise without any modern day technology. You may have been a visitor of his Virginia estate, Monticello, and seen his gardening success with your own eyes. His home is proof that Jefferson was not just a great political mind.

Let’s take a look at what gardening advice Thomas Jefferson has left us!

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