Burpee Marks 150 Years of Growing at Historic Doylestown Farm

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Spring planting is underway at Burpee's historic Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, where the company maintains its demonstration and testing gardens.

Founded in 1876 by 18-year-old W. Atlee Burpee, the company became a pioneer through innovation, high quality seeds, and groundbreaking mail-order catalogs.

Now celebrating its 150th anniversary alongside America's 250th, Burpee is offering special seed kits inspired by 1776 and its own historic breakthroughs.

The company is restoring its landmark seed house while continuing to expand as a full gardening brand.

Burpee leaders say caring for a garden-and a company-takes time, patience, and constant attention.

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Fordhook Farm, 105 New Britain Rd, Doylestown, Pa. 18901