Mount Vernon near Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Nursery Beds
"I entirely approve…of establishing large Nurseries of every kind of plant that i fit for hedges."
George Washington to Farm Manager Anthony Whiting
December 9, 1792
Tender shoots and cuttings were carefully nurtured in these beds until they were sturdy enough to be transplanted. Washington devoted most of the nursery beds to practical plants — honey locust, willows, and thorns that could be used to create "live" fences. He occasionally propagated boxwoods, shrubs and trees.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1792.
Location. 38° 42.439′ N, 77° 5.304′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker can be reached from George Washington Memorial Parkway east of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 235), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seed Beds (a few steps from this marker); The Fruit Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Fruit Garden and Nursery
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Additional keywords. Landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
