At all events the garden was modeled after the formal gardens of Europe and the idea was not original with him.
East of the formal garden lies a plot of ground that he used for agricultural experiments.

The vegetable garden was south of the Bowling Green and separated from it by a brick wall.

Here utility was lord and a great profusion of products was raised for the table.

Washington took an interest in its management and I have found an entry in his diary recording the day that green peas were available for the first time that year.

Evidently he was fond of them.
The bent of our Farmer's mind was to the practical, yet he took pride in the appearance of his estate.