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  • Luxury Vegetables of the 18th Century

    Discover the process of blanching vegetables to turn the harsh, bitter flavor into a mild one. Learn how to prepare a delicate salad from blanched vegetables.

  • A Feast for the Senses

    Tuberoses graced the gardens of John Custis IV and other historical residents of Williamsburg. Read on to learn more on how to grow Tuberoses from experts.

  • Planting with Hope

    Soil preparation is a labor-intensive task that plays a key role in growing crops. Get land preparation tips from farming experts at Colonial Williamsburg.

  • Laying out the Garden

    Gardening evokes a sense of accomplishment and peace of mind. Read on to get tips and tricks for laying out a garden from experts at Colonial Williamsburg.

  • Missing the Forest for the Trees

    Guests at the Joinery love to ask how my coworkers and I became 18th-century woodworkers. It’s a fair question; our job is certainly unusual, and I would be lying if I said that my guidance counselor suggested “historic woodworking” to me as a career opportunity. I can’t speak for my …

  • Fruit in a Bottle

    Protect your fruits from insect pests and animals. Learn the tips and tricks of slipping tiny fruits in a bottle or glass to watch them grow and ripe.

  • Looking Ahead to the Garden Symposium with Joe Lamp’l

    Meet Joe Lamp, an Emmy-award-winning garden enthusiast and the keynote speaker of the 74th Garden Symposium. Learn about his passion and interest in gardening.

  • Five of Our Favorite Garden Tools

    Take a look at these 18th-century gardening tools that are still used today, substituting the iron and wood materials with plastic and aluminum. Learn more.

  • Weedkiller

    Weeds affect pant and crop growth by robbing them of nutrients and water. Uncover the 18th-century techniques to killing weeds in horsedrawn plow and more.

  • The Best Ways to See Fall Colors

    A visit to Colonial Williamsburg during Fall is a visual treat like no other. Discover the best ways to admire the fall colors on your colonial adventure.

  • A Peek into the Wreath-Makers Workshop

    Discover the tips and tricks to create the perfect wreath for holiday doorway decorations. Learn about the all-natural materials and the history of wreaths.

  • DIY Spring Wreath

    Make the most out of your quarantine and learn how to make DIY 18th-century spring wreaths. Watch the video to get step-by-step instructions until completion.

  • 5 Truths About Tulips

    Tulip seasons is a breathtaking sight in Colonial Williamsburg. Discover the five things you may not know about tulips from the colonial gardeners. Read on.

  • Butterflies in the Colonial Garden

    Not only are butterflies a beautiful sight for onlookers, but they also play an essential service in the lifecycle of plants. Read on to learn more.

  • Poisons, Potions and Panaceas

    Read about the 18th-century plant-based remedies shown in the hit series Outlander and learn about their uses today. Learn more about these treatments.

  • Tobacco: My View From Under the Sun

    I remember the moment that the picture above was taken at Great Hopes Plantation over ten years ago.

  • Palace Green Scavenger Hunt

    Take part in this self-guided scavenger hunt and learn facts about the building located in Palace Green—Wythe House, Robert Carter House, and more.