What was a "gentleman farmer"? The answer might not be what you think.

In 18th and 19th century Roxbury, the landscape was full of wealthy statesmen who thought of themselves as scientific and agricultural innovators - but what roles did these men play in agro-science discoveries? Who truly deserves credit for their findings? What impact did their work have on gardening, horticulture, and the fruits that sit on our kitchen counters today?

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