Saturday, May 18

SPRING GARDEN DAY

THE BIG PLANT SALE 9am-3pm. More than 40 local garden vendors descend on Green Spring Gardens with beautiful and unusual plants to fill your spring gardening needs. Growers and VCE Master Gardeners are on hand to help with plant selections and gardening advice. Friends of Green Spring members receive 10% off plants in Green Spring’s Garden Gate Plant Shop. SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING.

Registration for summer programs begins April 30. Registration is ongoing for spring programs and summer camps readvertised here. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

or call 703-642-5173. Out-of-county registrants add $2 for programs up to $45; $15 for programs $46 and up.

4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 • 703-642-5173 • TTY 711 (VA Relay)

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Green Spring Gardens Summer 2019

Tuesday, June 25

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN 6-8pm. Fun, interactive kids activities begin at 5pm. Join us for live music, food and fun amidst the beauty of our gardens. Enjoy dinner from the food truck or bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn. Our traditional complimentary cake and lemonade service starts at 6pm along with the music. Free. PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING.

Saturday, September 7

CELEBRATE HONEY BEE DAY 10am-noon. Where would we be without the honey bee? Celebrate this wondrous insect with the Northern Virginia Beekeepers Association. Meet a beekeeper, see inside a beehive, learn a bee dance, do a bee scavenger hunt, learn how bees are important to our food supply and get tips on how you can help honey bees. Free.

2 Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call 703-642-5173

GREEN SPRING GARDENS’ GETAWAYS

Trips are canceled if the number of registrants is

below the minimum. Registrant cancellations received by the trip cancellation deadline will

receive a full refund. For registrant cancellations received after the deadline, no refund will be

given. Out-of-county registrants add $15.

Wednesday, June 26

Getaway-Hershey Gardens & High Glen, Hershey, PA (16-Adult) Includes motor coach, admission and lunch. Visit Hershey, Pennsylvania to explore Hershey Gardens. Enjoy the expansive rose garden, whimsical children’s garden, butterfly house and conifer collection. Then head to Frederick, Maryland to tour the private High Glen estate gardens. The cultivated perennial, annual and edible gardens, including the Japanese garden, Mediterranean garden, English cottage garden and restored natural areas span 10 acres. From there we go to Surreybrooke to view the beautiful English-style display gardens and browse the plants and garden items in the shop and nursery. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 6:30am and returns at 6:30pm. Cancelation date: June 12, 2019. The cost of the trip is $113/person. Code 33F.DC1E

Out-of-county registrants add $2 for programs up to $45; $15 for programs $46 and up.

Saturday, June 15 10-11:30am

Gardening with Climate Change (Adults) Horticulturist Brenda Skarphol highlights ideas from Climate-Wise Landscaping by Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt so you can make your garden better adapted to our changing climate. Learn about some of the best performing native and non-native plants and trees that adapt to erratic climate conditions. Discover ways to manage rainwater for better drainage. Class takes place outdoors in the gardens. The cost is $18/person. Code 1A9.709F Saturday, August 17 9:30-10:30am

Backyard Composting Basics (Adults) Mother Nature can help you compost plant material into luscious amendment for your lawn and garden. Visit Green Spring’s composting station to learn different composting methods, materials to use and not use, proportions, aeration, screening, critter control and compost use. The cost is $15/person. Code 0B1.62C6

Saturday, August 24 9 am-4:30pm Sunday, August 25 noon-3:30pm

33RD ANNUAL BEGONIA SHOW AND SALE Feast your eyes on this show sponsored by the Potomac branch of the American Begonia Society. Be tempted with splashes of color and shapes for homes and greenhouses that last long after frosts have put our outdoor gardens to bed. The sale offers a wide variety of begonias, including subtropical species. Free.

FLOWER SHOW

ADULT PROGRAMS

GARDEN TALKS WITH MASTER GARDENERS

Friday, June 7 1:30-2:30pm

Garden Talk-Be A Water-wise Gardener (Adults) Gardening is going “green!” Extension Master Gardeners discuss how to conserve and manage water using plant selection, soil prepara-tion, irrigation and many other practices that will make you a “water wise” gardener. The cost is $10/person. Code 025.B34A Friday, June 21 1:30-2:30pm

Garden Talk: Bring on the Hummingbirds (Adults) Perhaps one of the most beloved birds in gardening, hummingbirds astonish us with their aerial acrobatics, their beauty and the important role they play as garden pollinators. Attend this talk and learn about plants you can add to your landscape to attract these beautiful birds. The cost is $10/person. Code 37F.853C

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Green Spring’s Garden and Tea Gift Shops

At the Horticulture Center gift shop — garden tools, books, gifts and nature-inspired jewelry

At the Historic House gift shop — tea, tea accessories and Victorian-inspired gifts

Friends of Green Spring receive 10% off.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Please register for both the program and the supply fee (if applicable).

Saturday, June 22

Basic Pruning Workshop for Azaleas & Rhododendrons 10am-noon (Adults) Learn to prune like a pro with this hands on workshop led by Peter Deahl of The Pruning School. Gain skills and insight into shaping and rejuvenating your azaleas to make them more beautiful and healthy. Learn how to care for and sharpen your pruning equipment. Meet at Green Spring Horticulture Center. Bring gloves and pruners. The cost is $23/person. Code 91C.A1C2

Saturday, June 29

Workshop-Terra Cotta Succulent Container 9:30-11am (16-Adult) Pot up a tabletop terracotta container with eye-catching succulents for your garden. A Green Spring horticulturalist shows you how to mix balance, scale, proportion, contrast and rhythm to make dynamic container designs for these fascinating plants. Learn about best soil types and how to care for your new container. The cost is $39/person for the program and $25/person for the supply fee. Code D46.BA22

Saturday, July 13

Workshop-Casting Concrete Leaves 9:30-11am (Adults) Capture the beauty of ornamental leaves by casting them in concrete to decorate your home or garden. Green Spring staff demonstrates casting and painting techniques and assists participants in making a treasure to take home. The cost is $43/person for the program and $25/person for the supply fee. Code 95A.5596

Saturday, August 24

Begonia Container Workshop 1-2:30pm (16-Adult) Pot up a beautiful begonia in a galvanized wall planter for your outdoor garden area with the help of begonia expert Johanna Zinn. Learn about beautiful begonia types that can grow in Virginia and how to care for them. Then take your begonia container home to enjoy through the summer. The cost is $38/person for the program and $25/person for the supply fee. Code 24A.DA18

FAIRFAX COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

WEDNESDAY Mount Vernon/McCutcheon: Sherwood Hall Library 8am-noon; May 1-Dec. 18

Oak Marr: Oak Marr Recreation Center 8am-noon; May 1-Nov. 13

Wakefield: Wakefield Park 2-6pm; April 17-Oct. 30

THURSDAY Annandale: Mason District Park 8am-noon; May 2-Nov. 7

Herndon: Old Town Herndon, 700 block of Lynn St. 8am-12:30pm; April 18-Nov. 14

FRIDAY McLean: Lewinsville Park 8am-noon; May 3-Nov. 15

Kingstowne: 5935 Kingstowne Towne Center 4-7pm; May 3-Oct. 25

SATURDAY Burke: VRE Parking Lot 8am-noon; April 13-Dec. 21

Reston: Lake Anne Village Center 8am-noon; April 20-Dec. 7

SUNDAY Lorton: VRE Parking Lot 9am-1 pm; May 5-Nov. 17

For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets or call 703-642-0128.

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FEBRUARY 26-APRIL 28 At the Horticulture Center:

“Beyond the Garden Gates”

NOVA Plein Air Artists Paintings

“The Beauty of Flowers”

Patty Hankins Photographs At the Historic House:

“Nature on Display”

Ravensworth Elementary School Mixed Media Reception: March 2, 1-3pm APRIL 30-JUNE 23 At the Horticulture Center and the Historic House

“Bountiful”

Potomac Valley Watercolorists Paintings Receptions May 5, 1-3pm JUNE 25-AUGUST 25 At the Horticulture Center:

“Scent”

Dreamers’ Art at CSC

Mixed Media At the Historic House:

“Trois Visages des Fleurs”

Barbara Ellison Photographs and Mixed Media Receptions: June 29, 1-3pm

Art Shows at

Green Spring Gardens

Horticulture Center Hours Monday-Saturday, 9am-4:30pm Sunday, noon-4:30pm

Historic House Hours Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4:30pm

Saturday, July 13 9:30am-3:30pm

Watercolor Workshop: Monet & Water Lillies (Adults) Monet contributed to the art world with his monumental water lily paintings. Be inspired by Monet’s style and create your own water lily paintings using techniques like glazing, dry-brush, wet on wet, washes and more with the help of instructor Dawn Flores. Supply list e-mailed before class. The cost is $93/person. Code 7A1.D2F2 Saturday, August 3 1:30-3pm

Floral Design Workshop; Summer Edition (16-Adult) Create a beautiful summer flower arrangement with the help of certified floral designer Betty Ann Galway. Learn how to properly care for and handle flowers along with learning creative design ideas. The cost is $39/person for the program and $30/person for the supply fee. Code 0D2.61CA

Saturday, August 24 9:30am-3:30pm

Watercolor Workshop: Unfinished Paintings (Adults) Bring in any incomplete paintings to the session at Green Spring Gardens. Instructor and artist Marni Maree will point you in the right direction and help you resolve problem areas. Whether it’s technique, color mixing, composition or value, she’ll help you improve your work and your skills. You will receive individual attention, instruction and guidance so you can finish those paintings or begin new ones. Bring your own supplies to work in class. The cost is $93/person. Code 99F.BC10

FINE ARTS CLASSES

YOGA FOR GARDENERS

Mondays beginning July 8 9:30-10:30am

Yoga for Gardeners (Adults) This class features a gentle introduction to the Vinyasa method which helps participants increase the strength, flexibility and endurance necessary for gardening. Class held indoors. 8 classes. $91/person. Code 6E6.C2FC

Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call 703-642-5173 5

Sunday, June 9 1-3pm

Cruising the Past $36 (program + tea); $15 (program only) (Adults) Explore the glamorous heyday of ocean travel when great passenger liners sped across the Atlantic with cargoes of celebrities and millionaires. View archival photos contrasting the luxury of first class with the discomfort of steerage, and compare the elegance of those bygone ships with their present-day counterparts. Sunday, June 23 1-3pm

Real Housewives of Jamestown $36 (program + tea); $15 (program only) (Adults) In 1619 the first “bride ship” arrived at the Jamestown colony, bringing single English women to marry, start families, and stabilize the community. Hear fascinating stories of America’s first mailorder brides and discover that many found enrichment, empowerment, and liberation in their new lives. Sunday, July 14 1-3pm

A Taste of Scotland $42 (program + tea), $18 (program only) (Adults) It’s not just haggis and shortbread. Discover the diversity of Scottish food and how it reflects Scotland’s history, land and people. Hear about traditional dishes linked to national celebrations, and sample authentic Scottish fare. Afterwards, the culinary theme continues at the tea table. Sunday, August 4 1-3pm

History Comes Full Circle $36 (program + tea); $15 (program only) (Adults) The idea of historical recurrence is hotly debated. Explore patterns and parallels through time, along with startling examples of historical déjà vu, as we consider the assessment of Mark Twain: “History does not repeat itself, but it does occasionally rhyme.”

Sunday, August 18 1-3pm

Tea and Tattle $36 (program + tea); $15 (program only) (Adults) Rumor, hearsay, scuttlebutt, scandal. Gossip is widely condemned yet sometimes considered a positive force in society. Hear all about the origins and changing definitions of gossip, how people have “dished” hilariously through the ages, and why gossiping was once considered synonymous with tea-drinking. Thursdays June 13, July 18, August 15

Summer Garden Tour and Tea $36/person 1-3pm (Adults) Tour the vibrant demonstration gardens with a master gardener docent who highlights summer’s standout plants, and tells stories of Green Spring past and present. Afterward, enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea.

HISTORIC HOUSE TASTINGS

English tea NOT included.

Saturday, June 1 3-5pm

Bitters Tasting Party (21-Adults) Botanical bitters add flavor and zest to much more than cocktails. Learn about these aromatic flavorings that evolved from ancient medicines, and experience many flavors they impart. Discover that a few drops add zest to myriad foods and drinks, from summertime seltzers and ice creams, to savories, coffee and baked desserts. (Tasting will not include cocktails.) The cost is $35/person. Code 3E3.03F7

HISTORIC GREEN SPRING PROGRAMS

TEA PROGRAMS Programs are by reservation only and require prepayment to Fairfax

County Park Authority. A traditional English tea is included in each tea program. Groups may call to reserve a private tour or program with a tea. For program reservations, please call Historic Green

Spring at 703-941-7987, TTY 703-324-3988.

6 Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call 703-642-5173

Monday, July 8 10-11:30am

GARDEN SPROUTS: NATURE PLAYGROUP (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk we explore

our July topic: Camping. Code: $8/child. Code: F8D.F5EB

GARDEN SPROUTS PLAYGROUP

Register for Green Spring Gardens’ programs at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

or call 703-642-5173. Out-of-county registrants add $2 for programs up to $45.

Green Spring’s Garden Gate Plant Shop

Monday-Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday, noon-4 pm

Friends of Green Spring receive 10% off.

Wednesday, August 7 9am-1pm

READY, SET, GROW: AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS This highly interactive, professional development workshop helps you sprout successful learners in your PK-5 classroom. The workshop features cross-curricular, standards-aligned lessons and resources that use Virginia agriculture and natural resources to engage learners in science, mathematics, language arts and social studies. Leave with resource kits full of curriculum, books, posters and a class set of laminated Virginia maps. Free. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call (703) 642-5173 to register.

TEACHER TRAINING

SUMMER READING PUPPET SHOW

Friday, August 16 10:30-11:15am (3-Adult) Enjoy a story time puppet show presented by a professional puppeteer. Children and their accompanying adult(s) must register. The cost is $5/person. Code FF9.39EF HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, September 21

FALL GARDEN DAY PLANT SALE AND MORE

9am-3pm. Fall is a great time to plant, and Green Spring Gardens is hosting numerous local plant and garden craft vendors to satisfy your gardening needs. A silent auction, bake sale, live music, food and kids’ table add to the festivities. Come and support one of Virginia’s most innovative public gardens. FREE Admission. SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING.

Coming soon!

Children’s programming will be back in full force in the fall! Look forward to:

Garden Sprouts Scout Programs

One-time special events!

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2-3 designs for an 18” doll. Past campers will work on projects for their back-to-school wardrobe. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day (covers a personal sewing kit, fabric, patterns, and notions). Bring lunch and drink. (8-12 yrs.) 9am-4pm 7/22-7/26 $389 Code 059.634E

Arts al Fresco Let nature be your studio as you experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorful gardens, streams, ponds, and woodlands provide creative inspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms, honing your creative skills as you create your own works of art. (9-13 yrs.) 9am-3pm 7/29-8/02 $265 Code FC2.AFCA (7-11 yrs.) 9am-3pm 8/05-8/09 $265 Code E7E.F90D (5-9 yrs.) 9am-1pm 8/12-8/16 $215 Code 5C4.C056

NEW! Chopped! Tiny Chefs brings food challenges to camp. Our version has the added twist of focusing on different cuisines every day. Campers are given a basket with 3 or 4 ingredients, which reflect different cuisines: French, Italian, Mexican, Asian, and American. Using those ingredients and themes, the challenge will be to make mouthwatering specialties while exploring new ingredients, tastes, and combinations. (5-12 yrs.) 9am-4pm 8/19-8/23 $379 Code FFE.943C

SUMMER 2019 CAMPS at GREEN SPRING GARDENS

Garden Sprouts Exploration Curious minds explore nature on “seek-and-find” walks, enjoy nature crafts, and learn about plants, animals, and food with a daily visit to the gardens. Stories, games, puppets, and songs keep learning fun. Different themes each day. (3-6 yrs.) 9am-12pm 6/17-6/21 $199 Code 470.ACAA (3-6 yrs.) 1:30-4:30pm 6/17-6/21 $199 Code 470.07C3 (3-6 yrs.) 9am-12pm 6/24-6/28 $199 Code 470.607C

NEW! Hands-on Gardening Enjoy garden fun and investigate the science of soil, plants, and animal life cycles along the journey. Come behind-the-scenes to discover how things grow at Green Spring Gardens. Learn alongside gardening pros and get creative with art projects featuring plants. No camp July 4-5. (7-11 yrs.) 9am-3pm 7/01-7/03 $159 Code CDC.3ABB

Nature Quest Explore plants and animals that put life in our park wildlife. Crafts, games, and field study are part of this weeklong adventure. (6-12 yrs.) 9am-3pm 7/08-7/12 $265 Code EBC.ED13

NEW! Cupcake Wars Curious about how the pros make those cupcakes so precious and ornate? Enjoy competition and challenges? Join Tiny Chefs for some yummy fun learning cupcake basics like measuring, mixing, baking, and frosting. Finish the week with two days of baking battle! Small teams compete for the title of “Best Cupcake of Camp!” (5-12 yrs.) 9am-4pm 7/15-7/19 $379 Code 052.A8F6 (5-12 yrs.) 9am-4pm 7/22-7/26 $379 Code 052.5F00

NEW! Fashion Design Sewing Camp Learn how fashion design works and clothing lines are created while learning basic hand and machine sewing. Techniques include sketching a portfolio of designs, measuring, using patterns, fabric structure, maintenance, and sewing machine operation. Make

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR CAMPERS Camp registration begins February 7 Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or

call 703-642-5173 for assistance. Out-of-county registrants add $15. For all camps: please bring snack, water bottle and lunch (except for Garden Sprouts Camp) daily. Be sure to download camp forms at

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/campforms.

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