The Hahn Horticulture Garden is partnering with Historic Smithfield Plantation to offer this historic garden lecture by Peter Hatch, Director of Garden and Grounds at Monticello.

"A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden at Monticello," is a gorgeous volume telling the history of Jefferson's unique vegetable garden at Monticello and uncovers his lasting influence on American culinary, garden, and landscape history. The book also showcases the 1980's project that restored the garden to its original glory. A Rich Spot of Earth was written by Peter J. Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello 1977 to 2013. Hatch has been responsible for the maintenance, interpretation, and conservation of its 2,400-acre landscape, has written several previous books on Jefferson's gardens, and is an adviser for First Lady Michelle Obama's White House kitchen garden. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

To register, contact Stephanie at vtgarden@vt.edu or 540-231-5970.
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Location:	Hahn Horticulture Garden Pavilion
Price:	General Public: $20, Garden Members or Smithfield Patriots: $15
Sponsor:	Hahn Horticulture Garden
Contact:	Stephanie Huckestein vtgarden@vt.edu (540) 231-5970
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