tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post7117686805406121616..comments2024-02-06T16:57:42.394-05:00Comments on The Queen of Seaford: National TreasureJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-73052171541167170682009-02-07T10:30:00.000-05:002009-02-07T10:30:00.000-05:00I would love to see that someday. Looks so lovely...I would love to see that someday. Looks so lovely.<BR/><BR/>I've been to Longwood Gardens in PA. That's wonderful too.Brenda Heislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832077192553463807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-12806442353475892672009-02-05T17:16:00.000-05:002009-02-05T17:16:00.000-05:00Afternoon all, Racquel, it is so worth the trip, m...Afternoon all, Racquel, it is so worth the trip, make sure you go -- you will love it.<BR/>Willow- thanks for visiting. You will have to come and visit Monticello again. How wonderful to know your family history that far back, amazing!<BR/>Rachel- sounds like a plan, Stan. :-)Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-9293850242328830932009-02-05T11:02:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:02:00.000-05:00I'll meet you there!I'll meet you there!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463310075462734171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-34801520485273336312009-02-05T09:22:00.000-05:002009-02-05T09:22:00.000-05:00I haven't been since on a family trip as a girl. I...I haven't been since on a family trip as a girl. I would so appreciated it now. My 5th great grandfather was a friend of Jefferson. Lovely, lovely photo!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-9212581710477046702009-02-04T16:22:00.000-05:002009-02-04T16:22:00.000-05:00We were planning on going this past fall but somet...We were planning on going this past fall but something came up. I've never been so we are trying to get up there this spring! Fantastic preview of what to expect Janet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-30335895923197116912009-02-04T12:58:00.000-05:002009-02-04T12:58:00.000-05:00We went there during the off season when nothing w...We went there during the off season when nothing was in bloom. We should get back with our planned April trip to VA...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-1429078774520523612009-02-04T08:25:00.000-05:002009-02-04T08:25:00.000-05:00It is certainly well worth the trip for so many re...It is certainly well worth the trip for so many reasons. I have purchased plants there as well. What a treasure!<BR/>JanetJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-41881021741383834992009-02-04T08:18:00.000-05:002009-02-04T08:18:00.000-05:00Hi Janet, it is a treasure, we spent an entire day...Hi Janet, it is a treasure, we spent an entire day there a few years ago and it was the best time ever spent in an historic residence. The gardens were amazing, the veggie plot on the hillside especially made an impression. Seeds were purchased that became treasures in the garden too.<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-37651483322795222832009-02-04T07:26:00.000-05:002009-02-04T07:26:00.000-05:00LKW- Thanks for the heads up for the September eve...LKW- Thanks for the heads up for the September event. I will mark my calendar. I heartily agree with you about all the gardens. Jan had some others mentioned, closer to Tidewater-- all great places. Sad to say, except for the National Botanic Garden, it has been many years since I have visited.<BR/>JanetJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-11938687351395036522009-02-03T23:51:00.000-05:002009-02-03T23:51:00.000-05:00Goodness, Monticello is SUCH an inspiration, both ...Goodness, Monticello is SUCH an inspiration, both for vegetables and flowers (along with everything else). We made a special point of going there on my way to a conference two summers ago. Fabulous!<BR/><BR/>I've definitely put their Heritage Harvest Festival (in cooperation with the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (September 12, 2009) on my calendar this year after learning about it last year.<BR/><BR/>And I'm a good 8-10 hours away. So you folks nearby have plenty of encouragement. <BR/><BR/>I'd add the National Botanic Garden (and the American Garden) to nearby places for you VA folks, along with the way cool garden at the National Museum of the American Indian, and the nice wildlife garden strip next to the National History Museum. Oh, well, I'm a hopeless enthusiast!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-49543246312408425402009-02-03T22:48:00.000-05:002009-02-03T22:48:00.000-05:00VW- You would be surprised at the plant collection...VW- You would be surprised at the plant collections of Jefferson. One day you should make the trip, it is really worth it. So much history and wonderful landscapes. <BR/>JanetJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-50210333906186200722009-02-03T22:44:00.000-05:002009-02-03T22:44:00.000-05:00Oh, I can't wait to go visit Monticello and Mount ...Oh, I can't wait to go visit Monticello and Mount Vernon! But it's a cross-country trip for me, so it will be a while. I like to think that I'd enjoy a pleasant conversation with Jefferson and Washington if we met up in a garden, as they both loved working the land and growing things. Surely they'd be envious of the vast range of plant choices we enjoy today. That's a lovely picture you've posted. Very appropriate for the birthday month of these two great men. We owe them so much.<BR/>Regards, VWVWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-18282623597994222572009-02-03T22:18:00.000-05:002009-02-03T22:18:00.000-05:00You are right Cameron, it is a great place to visi...You are right Cameron, it is a great place to visit. So are you getting the snow into your area? They keep promising some for us....time will tell.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-79047293096995007902009-02-03T21:50:00.000-05:002009-02-03T21:50:00.000-05:00One of my favorite places to visit! I bought seed...One of my favorite places to visit! I bought seeds there last time -- now, where did I put those! ?<BR/><BR/>I could go back again and again...<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-89367992817640140222009-02-03T20:42:00.000-05:002009-02-03T20:42:00.000-05:00The artichokes were amazing!The artichokes were amazing!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-4193268416652033332009-02-03T20:16:00.000-05:002009-02-03T20:16:00.000-05:00The vegetable garden alone is worth the trip.The vegetable garden alone is worth the trip.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-53116907493513903112009-02-03T18:23:00.000-05:002009-02-03T18:23:00.000-05:00flowergardengirl- I don't know what happened, sorr...flowergardengirl- I don't know what happened, sorry it didn't go through the first time. Thanks for visiting. You will love Monticello.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-15436914736465152702009-02-03T17:47:00.000-05:002009-02-03T17:47:00.000-05:00I left a comment saying I was so pleased you poste...I left a comment saying I was so pleased you posted about this true National Treasure. I don't think the comment went through. <BR/><BR/> I'm going this summer and can't wait. I'll go look at your photos right now. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-39326395752122120012009-02-03T16:13:00.000-05:002009-02-03T16:13:00.000-05:00I think it is time to seize the day (or season) an...I think it is time to seize the day (or season) and take advantage of what is so close by. Of course will have to wait until the spring... which is just around the corner!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-36523621324078153152009-02-03T15:41:00.000-05:002009-02-03T15:41:00.000-05:00I know the feeling. I live fairly close to the Her...I know the feeling. I live fairly close to the Hermitage and other historical sites with gardens, and have never been. We always get so busy. It is great you went there though. I love the color combination of the flowers.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-51216454483752969442009-02-03T13:53:00.000-05:002009-02-03T13:53:00.000-05:00I sense a plan brewing!!!I sense a plan brewing!!!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-70876643923158598252009-02-03T13:33:00.000-05:002009-02-03T13:33:00.000-05:00Same here, Janet. About 2 hours away, isn't it?......Same here, Janet. About 2 hours away, isn't it?...probably about the same for you! So close and yet...hmm, maybe...<BR/>There are quite a few other VA garden bloggers here and maybe something down your way or up my way would be fun, too. Like the National Arboretum in DC, or the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, etc.<BR/>There is LOTS to do here in Virginia!!!! The Lewis Ginter in Richmond (which you've already mentioned).<BR/><BR/>Virginia is for 'GARDEN' Lovers!<BR/>Our new motto:)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.com