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2012

All Hallows Guild’s Gift Shop In the Herb Cottage at the Washington National Cathedral

According to Herb Cottage Director Cheryl Loewe, the Herb Cottage’s parking garage shop on level B-2 will reopen November 12 and will resume normal hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – open daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days.  WEBSITE


For more information, please call the Herb Cottage at (202) 537-8982 to confirm daily shopping hours or visit the All Hallows Guild website at URL: http://www.allhallowsguild.org/cottage/index.html for more information.


Dear Garden Friends,

I am pleased to send to you this recent video tour of the Bishop's Garden done by Bob Joiner of the Agenda News. It clearly shows damage to the Garden done by the collapse of large crane working to repair earthquake damage to the Cathedral's towers. Tours are being run at the Garden, however, and there is much beauty to be seen. Self-guided tour brochures are available in the Garden; will be run during Flower Mart, May 4 & May 5 (docents will be on hand to answer questions) and available to groups by reservation. Reservations may be made online at www.allhallowsguild.org/what/gardentour.html

Click HERE to view the recent Agenda News Tour of Bishop Garden.

Best regards, Linda Daisley, AHG Communications


May


May 5, Saturday, Ayr Hill Garden Club Plant Sale

Vienna Town Green – 131 Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 2218 [Next to the Freeman Store]

 Plants for Sun and/or Shade – Deer Resistant Plants – Drought Tolerant Plants

Proceeds help Ayr Hill Garden Club to maintain 5 gardens in Vienna


May 9, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. & again on May 16, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.

Olmsted Bird Walks sponsored by All Hallows Guild - Washington National Cathedral Massachusetts & Wisconsin Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20016; 202.537.2937

In the restored woods a guiding principle is the inclusion of native groundcovers, shrubs and trees attractive to birds and other wildlife. Bring your binoculars and catch the spring migration with experienced birder, Sheila Cochran.  

For The Tours:   Participants meet at the Garfield Street Entrance (corner of  Pilgrim Road and Garfield) , which is on the south side of the Cathedral. Visitor parking is available in the Cathedral garage accessible off Wisconsin Avenue or along Garfield and Pilgrim Road.  No reservations are required and all programs are free. Programs will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain. Woodlands Information Line: 202.537.2319. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes.   WEBSITE


May 15,Tuesday, - Profitable Greenhouse Production of Local Produce.  Sponsored by the Virginia

Cooperative Extension C. Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110; Fee: $15 per person (lunch and materials included.) Use this Registration  
At this training, VCE Specialists will cover:
High Tunnel Production of Local Produce
Greenhouse Selection and Construction
Crop Production Details
Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Edibles
Marketing Your Local Produce
Is Your Operation Profitable?

The above program will also be available May 19th,Saturday in the Garden at St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, 20136;  program is free and run from 9:00am-Noon Telephone to register

  

May 16, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Olmsted Woods Walks sponsored by All Hallows Guild - Washington National

Cathedral Massachusetts & Wisconsin Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20016; 202.537.2937.  SPRING COLOR WITH NATIVE TREES, SHRUBS AND WILDFLOWERS. Leader: Deanne Eversmeyer, Cathedral Horticulture Manager. This tour will feature native plants in the Olmsted Woods and Amphitheater such as: American Serviceberry, Spicebush, Dogwood, Azalea, Viburnum and spring wildflowers.   WEBSITE


May 19, Saturday,  Master Gardener Plant Sale! Put Out the Welcome Mat for Pollinators &

Harvesting Rain Water with Rain Barrels. Children’s Program: “Rub-a-dub-dub—Birds in a Tub” - Help a hummingbird!  Sponsored by the Virginia  Cooperative Extension (703-792-7747). Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 - program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon. Children must be registered.  Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation. Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>



Green Spring Gardens -4603 Green Spring Road – Alexandria, Virginia 22312

PHONE: (703) 642-5173 – FAX: (703) 642-8095

To see a listing of our April programs, click on [word or pdf ] format.






June

June 9, Saturday - Attracting Beneficial Insects & Creating Interest During Four Seasons in the

Garden. Children’s Program: Bee-Friend a Bug. Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (703-792-7747) Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 - Taught by VCE - Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers; program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon. Children must be registered.  Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation. Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>



Green Spring Gardens -4603 Green Spring Road – Alexandria, Virginia 22312

PHONE: (703) 642-5173 – FAX: (703) 642-8095

To see a listing of our April programs, click on [word or pdf ] format.


July

July 14. Saturday - What’s Buggin’ My Plant & Composting Inside and Out. Children’s Program:

Eat Your Garden! Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (703-792-7747) -  Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 Taught by VCE - Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers - program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon. Children must be registered.  Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation.  Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>


July 18 - 21 National Children & Youth Symposium sponsored by the American Horticultural

Society at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia - Learn More>



August

August 11, Saturday - The Good, the Bad, the Tasty & Fall Vegetable Gardening & Extending the

Season. Children's Program: Weave It To Me! Weave some grasses! Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative  Extension (703-792-7747) -  Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 - Taught by VCE - Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers; program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon. Children must be registered.  Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation.  Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>





September

September 8, Saturday - Master Gardener Plant Sale!

[Plant Sale proceeds go to Master Gardeners of Prince William and directly benefit the Teaching Garden]
Go Native! Beauty & Benefits of Native Plants & Pocket Meadow: A Lawn Alternative. Children’s Program: Plant Your Pockets! Native flower gardening for kids. Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (703-792-7747) - Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 - Taught by VCE - Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers; program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon. Children must be registered.  Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation.  Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>


September 21, Friday, - Sunday, September 23, 2012.  

Potomac Rose Society/Arlington Rose Foundation Joint Colonial District Fall Convention and Rose Show.  Conference is Sept 21-22, at the Fair Oaks Marriott, Fairfax VA.  Details to come. Rose Show is Sept 22-23, at Merrifield Garden Center (Fair Oaks), 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax VA 22030.  Contact Kathryn George at 301-869-4948 or kay.george@verizon.net for more information.  Free to enter!  Free to see roses on display!  Rose Show Exhibitors must place rose specimens by 9:30 am on Saturday; judging follows.  Rose Show is open to the public Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.  Come see beautiful, fragrant blooms!  Website






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October

October 13, Saturday - Grow Your Own Winter Salad! & Preparing Your Landscape for Winter.

Children’s Program: Garden Monster Mash! Make some applesauce.  Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (703-792-7747) -  Old Courthouse; 9248 Lee Avenue; Manassas, 20110 - Taught by VCE - Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers; program is free and runs from 9:00am-Noon.  Children must be registered Provide contact telephone in event of cancellation.  Children’s Registration Form - Adults telephone to register (703-792-7747).  Brochure>