All The Presidents' Gardens

All The Presidents' Gardens by Marta McDowell tells the story of America through its most famous address — and the gardens, orchards, and green spaces that have shaped it. From George Washington’s obsession with plants and seed collecting to Michelle Obama’s focus on edibles, this fully illustrated, 336-page hardcover reveals how the White House grounds have grown alongside the country itself. Far more than an account of Lincoln’s goats, Ike’s putting green, and Kennedy’s roses, it delves into the captivating events and horticultural decisions that have shaped our national consciousness. "A Story of Red, White, and Green."

The White House Garden — A Mirror of America

Every president has left a mark on the White House grounds, and those marks reflect more than personal taste — they reflect the priorities, politics, and personalities of their time. McDowell traces this history from the founding era through the modern day with the depth of a horticultural historian and the storytelling instincts of a biographer, producing a book that’s as much American history as it is garden history. Fully illustrated with new and historical photographs and art.

A Stark Bro’s Connection — Laura Ingalls Wilder

Author Marta McDowell is currently working on a book about Laura Ingalls Wilder (“Little House on the Prairie”), who purchased Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri in 1894. The previous owner had planted 800 Ben Davis and Missouri Pippin apple trees there — all purchased from Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. Wilder’s famous books contain many references to pies made from those very apples. It’s a small but genuine thread connecting America’s most beloved pioneer storyteller to Stark Bro’s 200-year heritage.

Why This Book Belongs in Every Garden Enthusiast’s Collection

• Madison’s cabbages to Kennedy’s roses — the full arc of White House horticultural history
• Fully illustrated — new and historical photographs and art throughout
• Written by Marta McDowell — horticultural historian and acclaimed garden author
• A Stark Bro’s connection — Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Rocky Ridge Farm apple trees, all from Stark Bro’s
• Hardcover, 336 pages — a substantial, beautifully produced reference and gift