NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The dogwoods are blooming outside the stately Hermitage mansion. Actually, a ton of stuff is blooming right now… daffodils, irises and so much more. Rachel Jackson’s garden, designed in the 19th century, is a full acre just adjacent to the the historic home.
According to curators at The Hermitage several trees and flowering bulbs were planted in Jackson’s time or are direct descendants of the originals. The garden isn’t just filled with color at Springtime, something is in bloom nearly all year long. On our visit to the garden, we found brilliant yellows, purples, pinks and reds. In every corner, you can see all the beauty of the Spring season.
The garden was designed in 1819 as a foursquare English garden, with four quadrants and circular center beds. Mrs. Jackson loved the garden so much, that when she passed away in 1828, Andrew Jackson has her buried in the garden. He was buried by her side in 1849.
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