Record #:

3610

Author(s):

Cecelski, David

Abstract:

The kitchen garden at Tryon Palace measured 16,200 square feet and was enclosed by an eight-foot-high wall. It provided the governor foods of American, European, and African origin, including squash and okra. Some, like salsify, are not common today.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 1998, p18-21, il

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace (New Bern); Historic gardens--New Bern