Spring/Summer 2023
In this Issue
Manager's Message
Manager Judy Zastick speaks about the unfolding of spring at Green Spring Gardens and how meaningful it was to those who visit.
FROGS Talk
FROGS President Aimee Martin gives us an update on FROGS in terms of "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."
Faces of Green Spring
Get to know Adam Bucher, Horticultural Resource Manager.
An Event Fit For A King
In anticipation of the historic coronation of King Charles III this spring, the Historic House offered two special “Royal Coronation” events.
Excellent Excavators—Youth and Family Fun
Youth and Family had a very busy spring— field trips, scout groups, and Garden Artist programs.
Eyecatching Projects/ New Treats for the Eyes at Green Spring
Leslie Garcia and her husband Frank Hudson, who volunteered his time, worked this winter to beautify Green Spring inside and out.
Spring Garden Day 2023
Another successful Spring Garden Day in the books!
Free Little Library Request
Children's nature books for the Free Little Library
Art Shows at Green Spring — May 30 – July 23, 2023
IN THE HORTICULTURE CENTER:
Potomac Valley Watercolorists—Art in the Garden, watercolor
IN THE HISTORIC HOUSE:
Jeanne McIntyre—Dialogues with Nature, mixed media
Courtney Clark—Nature’s Delights, watercolor
Shop with Brent and Becky's
Brent and Becky's in Gloucester, VA, continues the FROGS fundraising program. Order bulbs or anything else from Brent and Becky's and they will donate 25% of the payment to FROGS. Shop at bloominbucks.com and help support Green Spring Gardens!
Gardenline — Spring/Summer 2023
Judy Zatsick, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Sunny Greene, Linda Nordstrom, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Mindy Nash, Kerry Mitchell
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Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312