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!!

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

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New Design Photos

Click on the thumbnail photos above to see our latest designs!