Tomatoes, Shade, and Honey

Jefferson wrote that in the hot Virginia summers, "shade is our Elysium." In this episode of "A Rich Spot of Earth," we look at how Jefferson prized shade, how he used it at Monticello, and how you can use it your own gardens. We also talk about two of our late summer harvests -- tomatoes and honey -- and how we cultivate and use them at the Monticello today. Featuring Michael Tricomi, Interim Manager and Curator of Historic Gardens; Peggy Cornett, Curator of Plants; Debbie Donley, Flower Gardener; Robert Dowell, Senior Nursery Associate at the Center; and, and Anna Lobianco-Sims, Farm Assistant at Tufton Farm.