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The White House Grounds:
Once farmland and pasture, the White House grounds have been transformed into a garden oasis.
The carefully tended lawns and elaborate plantings provide the first family with a peaceful retreat. Beautiful gardens, both formal and informal, offer intimate settings for official ceremonies and private celebrations. Greenhouses and conservatories have supplied the White House with fresh flowers, including roses, camellias, and orchids. THe grounds have also been used for recreation. At various times, they have included tennis courts, swimming pools, jungle gyms, horseshoe pits, putting greens, and basketball courts. |