Green Spring Gardens

Take a guided walk through some of the gardens at Green Spring with curatorial horticulturist Brenda Skarphol and learn about lovely native and non-invasive non-natives in this eagerly anticipated season. Get design ideas that work well in this season. Eco-friendly care and garden tasks for the season will be highlighted. For ages 16- Adult. Cost: […]

Throughout history, artifacts have been plundered from their countries of origin. Hear about cultural treasures stolen by souvenir-takers, relic smugglers and antiquities traffickers, past and present. Consider the significance of looted artifacts, whether they have been preserved or purloined and the arguments for giving them back. A traditional British afternoon tea served in the Historic House […]

Washington Gardener Magazine is co-hosting the annual seed exchange at Green Spring Gardens with lectures and a face-to-face seed swap. Bring your extra seeds to swap and leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends, and expert planting advice. $15 for verified Friends of Green Spring members and Washington Gardener subscribers, $20 for guests. Adults.  Register at […]

Escape the cold winter weather and transport yourself to the tropics. Explore our glasshouse and learn about their history as well as the plants in our collection and their warm native environments. Create your own mini glasshouse with seeds to take home. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program. (5-Adult) Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Do you have an area of your garden that you want to plan or rework? Are you tired of your current landscape design or lack of one?  Does your landscape meet your needs? With a little bit of knowledge, planning and effort you can brighten your garden with dazzling color. Extension Master Gardener docents lead […]