Spring 2026

In this Issue

Manager's Message

Meet Green Spring's new Site Manager, Jim Serfass.

• Meet Jim Serfass

FROGS Talk

FROGS President Linda Nordstrom highlights Spring activities and upcoming programs. 

• Read Linda's message

Sunday Afternoon Appointment with History

Historic House staff invite you to join us for once-a-month Sunday afternoon history-themed lectures beginning this Spring.

• Learn about these exciting upcoming lectures

Springing Back to Life at Green Spring Gardens

Kai Amanii, the Youth and Family Education Coordinator, shares updates on upcoming spring programs.

• Looking towards 2026

Faces of Green Spring

Meet Karen Heyda Jackson, a historic interpreter at the Green Spring Gardens' Historic House, and learn what she enjoys about her work there.

• Meet Karen Heyda Jackson

Title 1 School Field Trips 

Did you know that Green Spring offers five unique field trips for students in kindergarten through fourth grade? 

• Learn about the field trips and how YOU make a difference.

The Farmers Market Season Begins!

The Fairfax County Farmers Markets are back this spring, with ten locations throughout Fairfax County.

• Learn more about the Farmers Markets

Garden Gate Plant Shop Opens

The Garden Gate Plant Shop opened for the season on April 11, and Alda Krinsman, Green Spring's Plant Shop Manager, fills us in on the available selections.

• Read what's in season at Garden Gate Plant Shop

Green Spring's Book Groups

The book groups were founded seven years ago and have since read dozens of books.

• Discover the FROGS Book Groups and join the discussion

Art Shows at the Gardens

Be sure to visit these Art Shows at Green Spring Gardens, May 5 – June 27, 2026. Please join us for the Art Show Receptions on Sunday, May 17, 1-3 pm!

In the Historic House

Nancy M. Patrick—Inspired by Nature, mixed media

In the Horticulture Center

Potomac Valley Watercolorists—Catching the Light, watercolor

Find more information about these Art Shows.

 Gardenline — SPRING 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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Alexandria, VA 22312