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NEWS AND ACTIVITIES. THANKS!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 - Meeting and Announcement of our GARDEN OF THE YEAR AWARD!
September 2011 Meeting
YES! WE ARE ANNOUNCING OUR GARDEN OF THE YEAR WINNER FOR 2011!
Come see what the Rock Spring Garden Club is all about. Meet new and interesting people and learn something new! Whether you are a rookie gardener or an old hand, there's always something to learn. Our speaker lineup for the year provide our members and guests with valuable information and great ideas about gardening, floral design, horticulture, conservation, garden tours and so much more.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207. All meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month and are open to the public (unless otherwise noted) so please RSVP to rockspringgardenclub@gmail.com .
At our September 15 meeting, announcing our Garden of the Year Winner for 2011 followed by a garden tour of nominee gardens. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP!
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER: Rock Spring Garden Club will host a Floral Design Event - learn how to make your own flower arrangements - it's easy once we show you how - for the upcoming holidays, weddings, showers or family events! We have several designers to guide you and our GUEST DESIGNER this year is Sarah Von Pollaro of Urban Petals. Her designs have graced the White House and many other signature events in the Capital Region. Save the Date! Tuesday, November 13, 2011 7-9 PM at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia. Admission is $20. Free Underground Parking. Door prizes, raffles, delicious freshments, floral supplies available, and we will auction all of the evening floral designs! For more information, please contact rockspringgardenclub@gmail.com
YES! WE ARE ANNOUNCING OUR GARDEN OF THE YEAR WINNER FOR 2011!
Come see what the Rock Spring Garden Club is all about. Meet new and interesting people and learn something new! Whether you are a rookie gardener or an old hand, there's always something to learn. Our speaker lineup for the year provide our members and guests with valuable information and great ideas about gardening, floral design, horticulture, conservation, garden tours and so much more.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207. All meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month and are open to the public (unless otherwise noted) so please RSVP to rockspringgardenclub@gmail.com .
At our September 15 meeting, announcing our Garden of the Year Winner for 2011 followed by a garden tour of nominee gardens. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP!
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER: Rock Spring Garden Club will host a Floral Design Event - learn how to make your own flower arrangements - it's easy once we show you how - for the upcoming holidays, weddings, showers or family events! We have several designers to guide you and our GUEST DESIGNER this year is Sarah Von Pollaro of Urban Petals. Her designs have graced the White House and many other signature events in the Capital Region. Save the Date! Tuesday, November 13, 2011 7-9 PM at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia. Admission is $20. Free Underground Parking. Door prizes, raffles, delicious freshments, floral supplies available, and we will auction all of the evening floral designs! For more information, please contact rockspringgardenclub@gmail.com
Saturday, February 26, 2011
September 2011 Meeting
Come see what the Rock Spring Garden Club is all about. Meet new and interesting people and learn something new!
Our next meeting is Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, Virginia. Guests are always welcome and our program is free and open to the public. The business portion of our meeting begins at 10:00AM; our program begins at about 10:45AM. Come see what our Garden Club is all about! Feel free to drop by or RSVP at rockspringgardenclub@gmail.com or call 607-425-4176.
WE ARE ANNOUNCING ARE 2011 WINNER OF OUR GARDEN OF THE YEAR!!
WE ARE ANNOUNCING ARE 2011 WINNER OF OUR GARDEN OF THE YEAR!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Our Calendar
Rock Spring Garden Club Programs and Designs of the Month
All meetings are at Little Falls Presbyterian Church
6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207 703-538-5230 unless otherwise noted.
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March 17, 2011, at 10 AM
“Promote Biodiversity and a Healthy Bay – Grow Natives”
Laura Beaty, horticulturist and native plant enthusiast
Design of the Month: “Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match”
Create a parallel design of all fresh plant material, plus other components as desired.
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April 21, 2011, at 10 AM
“Fruits of Victory, The Women’s Land Army of America in the Great War”
Elaine F. Weiss, author and journalist
Design of the Month: “A Tisket, a Tasket”
Using a wicker basket, evoke the bounty of the Victory Garden with a design with fruits and/or vegetables. Greens and a few flowers may be used.
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May 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Carpool to Merrifield Garden Center, 6895 Wellington Road, Gainesville, Va.
Garden Jewels: “Container Gardens”, Renatta Holt, landscape designer
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June 9, 2011 at 10 AM
Spring Luncheon & Tour - private garden of Peg Bier,
Merrifield Gardens plant specialist and manager
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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