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Fall 2019

In this Issue

Gardenline is an online newsletter published jointly by Green Spring Gardens and Friends of Green Spring (FROGS).


Featured Articles

Kate and Annie at the Historic House

Faces of Green Spring

These two volunteers bring Green Spring Gardens into the house—the Historic House, that is.

Meet Kate and Annie!

 

The Straights at Green Spring

Green Spring's Golden Year

A look back 50 years when the Straights' gift transformed a private estate to the Green Spring of today. Come celebrate Green Spring's golden year with us!

Read the story.

 

London Plane Tree at Green Spring Gardens

The Beautiful London Plane Tree

This tree looks as if it has been at Green Spring forever! Discover its history at Green Spring and learn about Platanus x acerfolia, the London Plane tree.

Read the article.

 

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Winter Beauty and Interest

To appreciate our gardens in the off months, there is much to consider. Join Green Spring Gardens docent Barbara Leonard as she explains how interesting the off-season can be.

Read Barbara's article.

News & Events

 

tree-scavenger-hunt-thumbnailTree Scavenger Hunt

Beginning Dec 8th and running until Jan 1st, join FROGS for a tree scavenger hunt. There will be an information card to use as you hunt for the 10 themed trees.

Get the detailed information here!

 

Nicole Conners

Manager's Message

"Time Waits for No One" — which is especially true at Green Spring Gardens. Nicole Conners explain why.

Read Nicole's Manager's Message.

 

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FROGS Talk

Sarah Munroe, FROGS President, fills us in on changes, challenges, and growth— as she reflects on the past year and the challenges ahead.

Read Sarah's message.

 

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Fall Comes to the Garden Gate Plant Shop

What does the Horticulture staff do when the gardens no longer need watering or weeding, you ask? Alda Krinsman, Garden Gate Plant Shop Coordinator, has the answer!

Read the article.

 

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Silent Auction Donors

A huge thank you to the donors who made the FROGS Silent Auction at Fall Garden Day such a success!

THANK YOU!

 

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Recommended Reading

FROGS Book Groups share thoughts on their book group selections.

See their recommended readings.

 


Gardenline — Fall 2019

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

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