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HISTORY LIVES: Fordhook Farm

In 1888, Washington Atlee Burpee (1858-1915) purchased about 100 acres of land outside of Doylestown and named it Fordhook Farm, after his ancestor’s estate in England.

Burpee, one of the most well-known gardening brands in the U.S., will host its annual Burpee Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27.

July 29 was a wonderful day for the local community as the Burpee test garden at Fordhook Farm in Doylestown opened to the public. George Ball and his team did an outstanding job. Young families were …

The Burpee Open at Fordhook Farm in Doylestown dates back to the 1800s as an annual tradition to open the farm to the public to explore the grounds and meet Burpee’s master gardeners.The event is …

Fordhook Farm in Doylestown was the scene of a June 1 Garden Party hosted by the Bucks County Historical Society. Held in support of Mercer’s Vision-Fonthill’s Future, A Campaign for the Fonthill …

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