George Washington, Letter to Marquis de LaFayette, February 1, 1784
Already a private citizen, I'm a long way from retirement so this quote is mostly an excuse to show off our burgeoning figs, for which we have high hopes in this warmer clime. I first read the portion of Washinton's letter where he expressed his desire to return to Mount Vernon years ago and, for some reason, the bit about "my own vine and my own fig tree" has always stuck. No grapes planted, though. Melons, eggplant, green beans, black eye peas, squash, okra, tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, dill, basil, thyme oregano, tarragon, artichokes, currants, serviceberries, cherries, and peaches, yes, but grapes no, at least not yet.
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It is too cool for figs here, but I have finally built both an arbor by the house and a trellis in the orchard, and the grapes are getting going. Not this year, but next.
Trade?
Heather,
If we can get these figs to winter over ok, sounds like a deal!
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