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Gardenline an online newsletter published jointly by Green Spring Gardens and Friends of Green Spring

Celebrating 50 Yeas of Green Spring logo

Spring 2021


In this Issue

 

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Manager's Message
Nicole says goodbye to Green Spring Gardens and reflects on her time as manager. Read Nicole's message as she highlights some of the accomplishments from her four-year tenure.

Read Nicole's message.

 

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FROGS Talk
FROGS President Ivy Sinaiko talks about the National Poetry Month traditions at Green Spring Gardens along with a few of her favorite poems. 

Read Ivy's message.

 

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New Faces of Green Spring
Three new faces have arrived at Green Spring Gardens. Read Ivy Siniako's article and get to know Kylie McLatchy, Jessica Nassif, and Shawn Miller.

Get to know the new staff members

 

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Lost to Progress
Debbie Waugh, Green Spring Historian takes us on a historical journey of some of the buildings that once inhabited the grounds of Green Spring Gardens Farm. 

Read about some of these structures

 

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A World of Exploration
As we creep closer to a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy, we are still challenged to find creative and safe ways to engage with the public. Elizabeth Waugh, Children’s Education specialist explains how they do it!

> Read how they do it

 

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Green Spring Gardens: A Living Museum with Special Rules
Would it surprise you to learn that there are a few things that you should not do at Green Spring Gardens? Adult Education Assistant Laura Strecker explains the special rules that apply at Green Spring Gardens. 

Garden rules explained

 

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Garden Gate Plant Shop, Spring 2021 Update
Gardening season is here! Alda Krinsman, Garden Gate Plant Shop Coordinator at Green Spring Gardens updates us on plant inventory and shopping options this Spring. 

Find out what's happening in the Garden Gate Plant Shop

 


Gardenline — Spring 2021

Nicole Mitchell, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Sunny Greene, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Mindy Nash

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