About Wollam Gardens
Wollam Gardens' Growing Crew:
Wollam Gardens wouldn't be a success without the hard work and dedication of its crew. Take a look and see who you might meet on the farm during your next visit.
In 1986, Bob Wollam moved to Washington DC. This was his first step of an old dream of being a flower grower. Two years later, he asked a realtor in Warrenton to show him real estate in Virginia. He said he wanted at least 10 acres and an old house. He purchased his historic Farm House and 11 acre farm in Jeffersonton, Va. and Wollam Gardens was born.
For three years, Bob grew perennials which he sold from the farm at the Alexandria Farmer’s market. After seeing a small “cut your own” garden during a trip to Central NY, he put all his energy into cut flowers. He began selling to florists in Washington DC and adding more farmers’ markets near, or in, the city.
An internship program initiated in 1994 has provided adventurers and flower lovers from around the world. Many of those are still active in cut flowers, some on their own farm.
The farm has continued to expand and now most of the original 11 acres are planted in cut trees, bushes, bulbs, perennials, and annuals.
About the Farm House
Wollam Gardens office is located in a beautiful, fully restored Federal style home. The main house was built in 1819 and was attached to the one room original cabin built in 1780.
When Bob purchased the house it was completely covered in stucco. Floors were covered with shag carpet and linoleum and the walls with 4’x8’ wood paneling. As he peeled back the layers, replacing plumbing, sanding floors, and added insulation, the bones of this beautiful house came alive. Bob says in his first 15 years he put as much effort into the house as he did the cut flowers.
What is commonly known as Burnley House, because of its owners from the Civil War until the 1950’s, is continually being researched by historians in the area. Bob was proud to have it used as a Campaign headquarters for the Obama election in 2008.
About Bob Wollam
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Wollam Gardens
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