Living History Growers

Boxwood were favorites of our founding fathers and are usually prominently displayed in the landscapes of their homes and other historic locations. The Living History Boxwood Collection® (the “Collection®”) allows visitors and patrons of these landmarks to take

home a piece of history in the form of a small boxwood actually propagated from the cuttings of on-site boxwood, some of which are over 200 years in age. The Collection® is an exclusive product of Living History Growers, LLC.

Living History Growers has established long-term arrangements with historic landmarks whereby selective cuttings are periodically taken from the grounds. These cuttings are transported to Living History Growers greenhouse growing facilities. The cuttings are segregated by cultivar and location, planted in special soil mixes, and exposed to an intensive misting system. Within six months, the cuttings have rooted. These rooted cuttings are transplanted to a container specific to the end customer and grown to the desired size.

The Collection® is sold to visitors and patrons through the museum or gift shops of the various historic landmarks. Annual fund raisers and on-line ordering can also be arranged.

Participants of the Collection® include:

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
James Madison’s Montpelier
Berkeley Plantation
Shirley Plantation
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
James Monroe’s Ash Lawn – Highland
Agecroft Hall
Diamond Hill General Store and Garden Center
Moneta Farm & Home Center