The early settlers in the area planted all the trees.

The first settlers from the Old World planted cotton and tobacco.

Dutch settlers planted the first vineyard when they arrived in 1652.

French settlers planted grape vines in the area in 1863.

In addition to cash crops, settlers planted ornamental gardens around their homes.

The settlers planted orchards, vegetable gardens and above all, vineyards.

Over time however, settlers planted crops, trees, and utilized irrigation to create a very beautiful and livable community.

The first settlers planted wheat, oats, and corn, which did not need special equipment to harvest and process.

Americans continued this love affair, as the first settlers of New Amsterdam planted bulbs in their gardens.

European settlers have planted many English trees, notably walnut.