Saturday, September 21 FALL GARDEN DAY
PROGRAMS & EVENTSGreen Spring GardensFall 20194603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 703-642-5173 TTY 711 (VA rday, September 21FALL GARDEN DAYPLANT SALE AND MORE9am-3pm. Fall is a great time to plant, and Green Spring Gardens is hostingnumerous local plant and garden craft vendors to satisfy your gardeningneeds. A silent auction, bake sale, live music, food and kids’ table add to thefestivities. Come and support one of Virginia’s most innovative public gardens.FREE Admission. SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING.Sunday, December 8GARDENERS’ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE12pm-4pm. (All ages) Treat yourself to a day of holiday fun in the garden featuring decorations andseasonal displays, live music, holiday breads and ornaments for sale and free refreshments. This festiveday is for gardeners of all ages. Bring the children to a holiday puppet show at 1pm or 3pm( 5/person; advance registration recommended). SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING.Tuesday, December 10GETAWAY: LEWIS GINTERGARDENFEST OF LIGHTS, RICHMOND, VA(13-Adult) Get into the holiday spirit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond. The Gardenfest ofLights features beautiful botanic displays and more than a half million lights arranged in botanicalthemes throughout the gardens, including an orchid and model train display. Wear comfortable shoesand dress for the weather. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 2pm and arrives back atapproximately 11pm. Cancellation date: November 22, 2019. Code 1FE.D131. Fee: 120.Trip includes motor coach, entrance fee, garden tour and semi-private buffet dinner.See page 7 for getaway details.Registration for fall programs begins on August 6. Register online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring or call 703-642-5173.Out-of-county registrants add 2 for programs up to 45; 15 for programs 46 and up.
2Green Spring Gardens’ Programs & EventsADULT PROGRAMSSaturday, September 710-11:30amNative Plants for Butterflies(Adults) Planting a native plant garden is beautifuland beneficial to butterflies. Horticulturalist BrendaSkarphol leads you through a butterfly safari inthe gardens and highlights native plants that areterrific for the home garden and benefit butterfliesas host plants or nectar sources. 18/person.Code 2E9.D1EFSaturday, September 149:30am-12:30pmSeed Safari-How to Harvest Garden Seeds(16-Adult) Gardener Linda Jones takes yououtside on a seed safari to show you methods ofcollecting and saving seed to grow on for nextyear's garden. Learn ways to collect, clean, labeland store seeds to insure sprouting success. 26/person. Code 387.823CSaturday, September 28and how to create a butterfly garden to helpmonarchs and other butterflies find food for theiryoung. We go into the gardens to talk aboutsuccessful butterfly gardens and help migrationtracking with citizen science monarch tagging. 22/person. Code E77.64DESaturday, October 1910-11:30amWoodlands and Wetlands Tour(Adults) Experience Green Spring's wilder side.Take a docent-led tour through the Virginia NativePlant Garden, woodland stream valley and ponds,and learn how we protect these special places.Hear about plants and wildlife, and view remnantsof a globally-rare magnolia bog. Admire the falldisplay with refreshments at the pond gazebo. 15/person. Code 900.4C7F10-11amAdapting Ideas from Big Gardens(Adults) Horticulturalist Karen Rexrode takes youon a virutal garden tour to share ideas from world-class gardens that you can use in your homegarden. Whether the gardens are public, historicalor old-school grounds, lessons can be learned.From various ways of staking vegetables, tocombining plants, or learning what you don't like,examples are there to learn from and incorporateinto your own garden space. 18/person.Code DF8.6F6CSaturday, October 59:30-11amSaving Garden Treasures-Taking Cuttings(Adults) Learn how to propagate plants fromcuttings following simple techniques demonstratedby horticulturalists MacKenzie Brooks and NancyOlney. Learn strategies to overwinter your favoritetender perennials/annuals so you can add them toyour garden next year. Take home a starter kit toexpand your collection and save money this spring. 29/person. Code 4A0.B375YOGA FOR GARDENERSMonday classes begin September 9Saturday, October 510:30am-12pmBackyard ButterfliesHelp Monarchs & Butterflies(13-Adult) Entomologist Nate Erwin shares thelatest news on monarch butterfly conservationefforts. Learn about their migration phenomenonYoga for Gardeners9:30-10:30am (Adults) This class features a gentleintroduction to the Vinyasa method which helpsparticipants increase the strength, flexibility andendurance necessary for gardening. Class heldindoors. 125/11 sessions. Code 6E6.B409
Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring or call 703-642-51733HANDS-ON WORKSHOPStrees and walks you through the processes. Bringyour supplies and a lunch. Some supplies will beNatural Dye Workshop(16-Adult) Learn the basics of creating a natural dye available in class for a small fee. 93/person.bath with foraged plants, flowers, and dye extracts, Code 4CD.853Bwith the help of textile artist An-Phuong Ly. Using1-2:30pmplant derived dyestuffs and other natural materials, Saturday, October 19FloralDesignWorkshopexperiment with various colors and learn about theways to prepare fabric for dyeing. Learn about the Fall Flowers & Foliagehistory and practice of natural dyeing, the origins of (16-Adult) Enjoy autumn’s rich colors and texturesdyestuffs and colors, and the science behind theby bringing them into your home. Learn how toprocess. Take home a hand-dyed piece. Wearcreate a unique, take-home floral design thatclothes you don’t mind getting stained and bring an celebrates the season with the help of professionalapron and rubber gloves. 43/person plus 25floral designer Betty Ann Galway. Learn tips andsupply fee. Code DEE.4FBAtricks of the trade to practice on your own designsat home. 39/person plus 25 supply fee.Saturday, September 141-2:30pmCode 30F.C61ASaturday, September 710am-12pmFloral Design Workshop-Indian Summer(16-Adult) Enjoy late summer flowers in this floraldesign workshop. Certified floral designer Betty AnnGalway walks you through this jewel-tonearrangement for your home. 39/person plus 25 supply fee. Code 4D4.D580Saturday, November 231-2:30pmFloral Design WorkshopFruits & Vegetables(16-Adult) Fruits and vegetables make beautifulfeatures in floral arrangements if you know how touse them. Certified floral designer Betty AnnSaturday, September 2810am-2:30pmGalway shows you which edibles work well in inDrawing Workshop-Insect Illustrationflower arrangements and demonstrates techniques(16-Adult) Use your basic drawing skills to accurately for incorporating them. You leave with a stunningrender insect anatomy for a beautiful finishedarrangement of flowers and edibles to accent yourillustration. Artist and instructor Caroline Hottenstein home. 39/person plus 25 supply fee.shows you how to use pen and ink, watercolor,Code D6D.520Bgraphite, and colored pencils to capture andhighlight details. Your finished project is a 2Dspecimen board using color media of your choice.Please bring a bag lunch. Previous drawingexperience encouraged. Supply list will be emailedbefore class. 69/person. Code 54F.D5A9Saturday, October 129:30am-3:30pmWatercolor WorkshopMany Ways to Paint a Tree(16-Adult) Artist and instructor Marni Maree willdemonstrate various watercolor techniques to paintRegister atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-springor call 703-642-5173. Out-of-countyregistrants add 2 for programs 45 or less; 15 for programs more than 45.
4Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring or call 703-642-5173GARDEN TALKSWith Virginia Cooperative Extension Master GardenersFriday, September 131:30-2:30pmGarden Talk: Fall Bounty Vegetable Garden(16-Adult) Planting a fall vegetable garden extends the gardening season so you can continue toharvest fresh produce. Many cool-season vegetables like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and brusselsprouts produce their best flavor and quality when they mature during cool weather. Extension MasterGardeners show you how. 10/person. Code 23B.D398Friday, September 271:30-2:30pmGarden Talk: Tips on Growing Beautiful Bulbs(16-Adult) Colorful bulbs can turn an ordinary garden into extraordinary. Planted in mass displays,small groupings or containers, they are a welcome sight. Now is the time to plant bulbs for bright,beautiful color next spring. Extension Master Gardeners show you how to have long-lasting displays ofcolor and interest. 10/person. Code 9FF.83C8Friday, October 41:30-2:30pmGarden Talk: Designing for Interest and Beauty(16-Adult) Think that a garden has to be gray and dull during the winter months? Not so! Winter offersits own special charm. Let Extension Master Gardeners show you how to create visual interest withberries, seed heads, colorful branches, garden accents - even flowers. Add beauty and winter interestthrough the cold months. 10/person. Code 37C.2CAFFriday, October 181:30-2:30pmGarden Talk: Putting the Garden to Bed(16-Adult) Enjoy the break from the summer heat as you head back into the garden for some end-ofseason maintenance. Learn from Extension Master Gardeners what you need to do to ensure that yourplants are well prepared for the cold weather, what needs pruning, what needs transplanting and whatneeds mulch. 10/person. Code 493.0654Gardeners’ HolidayPuppet ShowSUNDAY, DECEMBER 81pm show and 3pm show. (2-Adult) Register inadvance for one of these festive, holidaypuppet shows by a professional troupe. Beforeor after the show, enjoy the Gardeners’ holidayopen house sponsored by the Friends of GreenSpring. 5/person. SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OFGREEN SPRING.SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, December 7Winter Wreath WorkshopCreate a beautiful, winter wreath to takehome for your front door after GreenSpring staff members demonstrate thedazzling possibilities. Greens, forms, ribbonand cones included in the supply fee. 39 program fee plus 25 supply fee.Horticulture Center HoursHistoric House HoursMonday-Saturday, 9am-4:30pmSunday, noon-4:30pmWednesday-Sunday, noon-4:30pm
5Green Spring Gardens’ Programs & EventsHISTORIC GREEN SPRINGTEA PROGRAMSPrograms are by reservation only and require prepayment to FairfaxCounty Park Authority. A traditional English tea is included in eachtea program. Groups may call to reserve a private garden tour orhistory program with a tea. For program reservations, please callHistoric Green Spring at 703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988.Thursday, September 19Thursday, October 171-3pm(Adults) Tour the glorious fall demonstrationgardens with a master gardener docent who willhighlight standout plants, and tell stories of GreenSpring past and present. Afterwards, enjoy atraditional English afternoon tea. 36/person.Reservations required.(Adults) Was Jane Austen poisoned? What causedthe madness of King George? Hear aboutretrospective diagnoses of historical figures usingmodern medical and scientific knowledge, theinteresting possibilities they have raised, and thepotential pitfalls of attempting to diagnose“historical patients.” 36 (program tea); 15 (program only). Reservations required.1-3:30pmUpholstery UncoveredSunday, November 24(Adults) Professional upholsterer David Rickardtakes the mystery out of upholstery and revealswhat lies beneath. Hear about historical andcurrent techniques, tools and fabrics, and gainunderstanding of the craft. Discover the hiddenanatomy of your soft furnishings with exhibits of“in process” upholstery projects that draw backthe fabric to reveal all. 42 (program tea); 18 (program only). Reservations required.The Story of PieSunday, October 131-3:30pmMary Pickford: America’s Sweetheart(Adults) First person interpreter Elaine Flynnperforms as Mary Pickford, icon of the silentscreen era. Discover why this early cinematiccelebrity became “America’s Sweetheart” asPickford provides an entertaining look at anenthralling life and career that included threehusbands, 200 films and an Academy Award. 45 (program tea); 18 (program only).Reservations required.Sunday, October 271-3pmDiagnosing the PastGarden Tour & TeaSunday, September 29Sunday, November 101-3pmWitchy Women(Adults) Why were women the main targets ofwitch hunts? Hear about ancient superstitions andmisogynistic beliefs that aroused fear of womenas natural evil-doers and led to their historicpersecution as witches. 36 (program tea); 15 (program only). Reservations required.1-3pm(12-Adult) Pie is an American tradition and thehistory of pie is rich in flavor. Pies of all kindshave been around for thousands of years andadapted to every culture. See and hear theentertaining story of pie throughout history andenjoy some pie at afternoon tea. 36 (program tea); 15 (program only). Reservations required.Thursday, December 12Saturday, December 14Sunday, December 154-5:30pmChristmas Candlelight Tea(12-Adult) How well do you know Christmas? Testyour knowledge of this most wonderful time of theyear as we reveal little-known facts surroundingwell-known holiday traditions. Enjoy a deliciouslyfestive afternoon tea by candlelight. Door prizesand favors included. 48/person.Reservations required.TEA WORKSHOPSaturday, September 1410am-12pmTea Basics Workshop(English Tea not included)(Adults) A fun morning of cupping sessions for teaaficionados and novices alike. Sample all four teagroups paired with finger food accompaniments.Hear about their origins and health benefits, andlearn how to brew them. Take home samples ofunusual teas and blends to broaden your teapalate even more! 35/person. Code B90.B66B
6Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring or call 703-642-5173GARDEN SPROUTSPLAYGROUPOne Monday a Month10-11:30amGarden Sprouts: Nature Playgroup(3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themedtoys and puzzles while you meet other playgroupparents one Monday a month. Through games,songs, activities and a garden walk we exploredifferent topics.F8D.3212Sept. 9 8/childC72.8FA5Oct. 7 8/childC72.C5EANov. 4 8/childC72.DEC5Dec. 2 8/childFAMILY FUN ACTIVITIESFamily-friendly workshops for kidsSaturday, December 710:30-11:30amFamily Fun-Excellent Evergreens(5-Adult) Learn about the wonderful world ofevergreen trees and plants that really stand outthis time of year. Enjoy a seasonal walk throughthe gardens and make an evergreen craft todecorate your home. 8/person. Code 4FD.B063SCOUT PROGRAMSSaturday, October 1910-11:30amDGS-Flower Garden JourneyLearn how seeds grow, plant seeds and take somehome for your garden. 9/scout. Code: 920.8521Saturday, October 191-3pmGirl Scout Juniors: Gardener BadgeLearn why gardens are important as we tourGreen Spring Gardens. Become a designer, plantsome seeds and take home a mini-garden of yourown. 12/scout. Code: D5A.CBE8Saturday, November 1610:30am-noonCub Scout Wolves: Grow SomethingLearn about the plants that grow in differentenvironments at Green Spring Gardens. Discoverhow plants survive in the winter and then plantseeds to take home. 11/scout. Code 432.AA3BArt Shows atGreen Spring GardensJune 25-August 25Horticulture CenterDreamers’ Art at CSCScentMixed MediaHistoric HouseBarbara EllisonTrois Visages des FleursPhotographs and Mixed MediaReceptions: Sat, June 29, 1-3pmHorticulture Center & Historic HouseAugust 27-October 27Horticulture CenterAmy MannSense of PlaceOil PaintingsBotanical Art SocietyAll in a Garden GreenMixed MediaHistoric HouseShari McFarlane’s StudentsNature from a Child’s PerspectiveMixed MediaReception: Sun, September 8, 1-3pmHorticulture Center & Historic HouseOctober 29-December 15Horticulture CenterSpringfield Art GuildGarden DreamsMixed MediaHistoric HouseCaroline & Erik HottensteinArt Inspired by LiteratureWatercolorsReceptions: Sun, November 3, 1-3pmHorticulture Center & Historic House
Green Spring Gardens’ Programs & EventsFAIRFAX COUNTYFARMERS MARKETSWEDNESDAYMount Vernon/McCutcheon: Sherwood Hall Library8am-noon; May 1-Dec. 18Oak Marr: Oak Marr Recreation Center8am-noon; May 1-Nov. 13Wakefield: Wakefield Park2-6pm; April 17-Oct. 30THURSDAYAnnandale: Mason District Park8am-noon; May 2-Nov. 7Herndon: Old Town Herndon, 700 block of Lynn St.8am-12:30pm; April 18-Nov. 14THANK YOU!Dear Reader,Thank you for your support of Green SpringGardens! Every time you attend one of ourFROGS-sponsored events, sign up for a class orworkshop, attend a talk, or leave a donation,you have done your part in keeping GreenSpring Gardens as beautiful and verdant. Wecouldn’t do it without the support of ourcommunity, and we work as hard as we can tomake this park the warm and welcoming placeso many of you have come to love.Sincerely,Team Green SpringFRIDAYMcLean: Lewinsville Park8am-noon; May 3-Nov. 15Kingstowne: 5935 Kingstowne Towne Center4-7pm; May 3-Oct. 25SATURDAYBurke: VRE Parking Lot8am-noon; April 13-Dec. 21Reston: Lake Anne Village Center8am-noon; April 20-Dec. 7SUNDAYLorton: VRE Parking Lot9am-1pm; May 5-Nov. 17For more information, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarketsor call 703-642-0128.GREEN SPRING GARDENS’ GETAWAYSFrom Page 1. Trips may be canceled for inclement weather, and a full refund will be given. If weather isquestionable, please call 703-642-5173. Registrant cancelations received by the trip cancelation deadlinewill receive a full refund. For registrant cancellations received after the deadline, no refund will be given.Out-of-county registrants add 15.7
Coming in Winter 2020 Winter Lecture Series (starting January)EcoSavvy SymposiumWashington Gardener Seed ExchangePhiladelphia Flower ShowArts Programs, Teas, and More! SUPPORT GREEN SPRING GARDENS - BECOME A FROG (FRIEND OF GREEN SPRING)Membership benefits include 10% off purchases at the Green Spring Gardens’ gift shops and GardenGate plant shop; quarterly newsletters Gardenline and Program & Events; discounts from selectedlocal nurseries; and notification of Green Spring Gardens’ special events.Membership (1 year) 35Name:Membership (3 year) 90Address:Organization (1 year) 250Patron (1 year)Life 150 500Phone:Email: Please make checks payable toFROGS and mail to FROGS Membership, 4603 Green Spring Rd,Alexandria, VA 22312 Membership dues and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. You may pay membership dues with VISA or MASTERCARD online at www.friendsofgreenspring.org or over the phoneby calling 703-642-5173.A publication of Fairfax County, VAFairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all countyprograms, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided uponrequest. For information, call 703-324-8563 or TTY 703-803-3354.
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