Summer 2026

In this Issue

Manager's Message

Site Manager Jim Serfass talks of summer stillness and settling into the "dog days of summer" at Green Spring Gardens.

• Take a walk with Jim to glimpse what he sees.

FROGS Talk

FROGS President Linda Nordstrom updates us on the latest activities and projects at Green Spring Gardens. 

• Read Linda's message.

A Small Exquisite New Green Spring Garden

Just steps from the Garden Gate Plant Shop entrance and along the sidewalk to the Horticulture Center, an unlikely location for a small garden takes shape.

• Learn about this exquisite garden.

Summer Sprouts at Green Spring Gardens

Youth & Family Education Coordinator Kai Amanii fills us in on various summer camp activities at Green Spring Gardens.

• See what the Sprouts have been up to at camp.

Garden Gate Plant Shop Update

Plant Shop Manager Alda Krinsman details the plant selections available in the Garden Gate Plant Shop. 

• Check out the assortment of plants available.

A Library... A Garden... A Dog...

Every day, four-legged friends stroll the paths beside their favorite humans, noses busily exploring every interesting scent while tails wag with delight. And now, your furry friend can be a Friend of Green Spring canine member! 

• Stroll the garden with our furry friends.

Spring Garden Day — The Best Ever!!

Spring Garden Day Co-Chair Kay Gill reports on 2026 Spring Garden Day 

• Read about the best ever Spring Garden Day!

A Great Place to Volunteer 

Green Spring Volunteer Coordinator Marie Willadsen explains how volunteering at Green Spring Gardens can have a positive impact.

• Learn why Green Spring Gardens is a great place to volunteer!

Art Shows at the Gardens

Be sure to come by Green Spring Gardens to see these Art Shows now through October 18, 2026.
Art Show Receptions: August 30, 1-3 pm, Sunday. Please join us!

In the Historic House

Shona D’Cruz—Glass Gardens, fused glass, mosaics.

In the Horticulture Center

Alexandria Plein Air Painters—Lovely Local Lanscapes, mixed media
Dreamer's Art—Scent 7, mixed media

Find more information about these Art Shows.

 Gardenline — Summer 2026

Jim Serfass, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Kay Gill, Sunny Greene, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Kerry Walter, Mindy Nash

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