December 14, 2010

Christmas In The Colonial Garden, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia



The Colonial Garden is a unique and popular fixture in Colonial Williamsburg.  They grow vegetables and decorative plants year round using the same techniques as the colonists. These photos show some of the Christmas decorations and gardening wares available for purchase including centerpieces, bell jars and cressets - iron baskets on a stand to hold burning wood, coal, or pitched rope for light and warmth. 

10 comments:

  1. Beautiful "traditional" garden.
    Costas

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  2. Do I see a pineapple in the wreath? :-D

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  3. I like your photos of that lively and friendly place very much.

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  4. Adults and children, alla of us, should participate in the care of gardens. Nice photo and better message.

    Regards

    Valery

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  5. This would be a great place to buy that unique gift for someone who has everything!

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  6. How I wish I could spend som time picking out a wreath for the door, one or two bells jars would be good to have too.
    Maggie.

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  7. oh i love this post and so glad i found you through your comment on heritage farm! your photos have insprired me to make a wreath. i haven't been to williamsburg for over a decade. thank you so much for sharing and i look forward in following you!

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  8. Williamsburg is beautiful even this time of year. :)

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  9. It looks like a great place to find a gift! Thanks...

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  10. Whenever I visit your blog, I'm reminded about how much I'd like to spend some time there! I wish life were carried on as simply as it once was. Their 'style' really appeals to me. 'Less is more'.

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