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Gardenline Newsletter

Spring 2025


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

In this Issue

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Manager's Message
In this issue, Manager Judy Zatsick welcomes in Spring and talks about her favorite shrubs that bloom in late winter or early spring that you will find at Green Spring.

 

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FROGS Talk
Outgoing FROGS President Aimee Martin leaves us with a fond farewell.

 

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FROGS Welcomes New President
Welcome to our new FROGS President, Linda Nordstrom!

 

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Climate Change at Green Spring Gardens
The consequences of climate change have created numerous challenges for Green Spring’s gardens; our gardeners share their thoughts.

 

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Serving Up History and Afternoon Tea
The Historic House tea programs are two-part events—serving up history-themed education, information, and entertainment.

 

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Annual Meeting Report

FROGS Annual Meeting was well attended and informative. Read a summary of what was presented and discussed.

 

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Volunteers Needed
Green Spring Gardens needs volunteers!


NEW! Trivia Nights at Green Spring Gardens!

Test your trivia knowledge at our themed Trivia Nights! First one takes place May 3rd. Grab your family and friends and join us at the Gazebo for an evening of fun. Get the deets and register here >>

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Trivia Nights


Spring Garden Day is May 17th  —  SAVE THE DATE!

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Shop with Brent and Becky's

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Did you know that Brent and Becky's in Gloucester, VA helps organizations like FROGS with fundraising? Order bulbs or anything else from Brent and Becky's; they will donate 25% of the payment to FROGS! Shop at bloominbucks.com and help support Green Spring Gardens!


Art Shows at Green Spring

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March 25 through May 11, 2025.

IN THE HISTORIC HOUSE:
Janet Hansen Martinet, The Nature of Gardens, mixed media
Alicia R. Hallenberg, Chromatic Nature, colored pencil

IN THE HORTICULTURE CENTER:
NOVA Plein Air Artists, Verdant Visions, mixed media.

Find detailed show information at FROGS Art Shows


Gardenline — Spring 2025

Judy Zatsick, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Kay Gill, Sunny Greene, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Kerry Mitchell, Mindy Nash

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4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312