George Washington's River Farm and Gardens are located in Alexandria,Virginia. The property covers nearly 25 acres and overlooks the Potomac River. The farm was owned by George Washington from 1760 until his death in 1799. It now serves as the headquarters for the American Horticultural Society.
Children can enjoy this historic site, as well. There are a dozen small gardens made just for kids. These include a Fairy Tale garden, Hummingbird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Scratch and Sniff Garden, Maze Garden, and Bat Cave.
The Wildlife Garden is a big favorite for kids. They can hang out at the pond and spot little creatures like turtles, goldfish, and frogs.
The Wildlife Garden is a big favorite for kids. They can hang out at the pond and spot little creatures like turtles, goldfish, and frogs.
The gardens are open Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
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To the Bat Cave!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Just watch the bat droppings!
DeleteHi Sherry - that seems to be a great idea that Washington's land is now the HQ for the American horticultural society ... must be a great place to spend some time ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt certainly makes sense, doesn't it?
DeleteI love the idea of a scratch and sniff garden. I want to go!
ReplyDeleteBe well, Sherry.
Scratch and sniff is fun. Remember those scratch and sniff stickers?
DeleteI want to go, too! The kids area sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteKid gardens are always lots of fun.
DeleteVA is just such a garden. I love any and all GW properties..he did well
ReplyDeleteHe certainly did!
DeleteWah, what a cool garden to be named after him! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHe made some significant contributions during his lifetime.
DeleteBlimey! Another one I've been to. We had been visiting Arlington and saw a sign.
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