Winter 2022
In this Issue
Manager's Message
Judy Zatsick updates us on Green Spring activities and the many milestones in store for Green Spring in the coming year.
FROGS Talk
Aimee Martin, our new FROGS President, offers her thanks to Ivy Sinaiko, FROGS outgoing President, for shepherding FROGS through the challenging events during her tenure, and to the FROGS membership.
Historic House FAQ, Part 2
Visitors to the Historic House ask many questions about the house and the people who lived here. Green Spring Historian Debbie Waugh presents a second list of FAQs that answer some of those questions. If you missed FAQ 1, you can read it here.
Green Spring’s Townhouse Gardens
The Townhouse Gardens at Green Spring was a result of a design contest to show how small spaces can accommodate an attractive garden. Though most of its history has been lost, Ivy Sinaiko explores these small garden gems.
Ready to Thrive with a New Name
Elizabeth Waugh, Children’s Education Coordinator introduces us to a new vision for the Children’s Education Department and fills us in on upcoming activities.
FROGS Book Clubs Follow a long History
An estimated 5 million Americans belong to a book club, including two of Friends of Green Spring groups. Gioia Caiola Forman recently caught up with the clubs and what they've been reading.
Announcements
FROGS Photo Contest: FROGS is sponsoring Green Spring Gardens’ first Judged Photography Contest to premier in August 2022. See the Photo Contest page for more information and Contest Rules.
Art in the Garden: Now through March 6: In the Horticulture Center— Vienna Arts Society, mixed media; and Mark Malecki, paintings and pastels; in the Historic House— Merri Davis, acrylics. More information on these and upcoming shows can be found on Art in the Garden.
Gardenline — Winter 2022
Judy Zatsick, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Sunny Greene, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Mindy Nash
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