Manager's Message
In this issue, get tips from Green Spring Garden staff and the Master Gardeners

• Garden Bed Tips

FROGS Talk
FROGS President Linda Nordstrom thanks the staff and volunteers and discusses completed projects.

• Read Linda's message

Meet our Green Spring Summer Interns!

Our Interns reflect on their summer experiences at Green Spring Gardens.

• Meet Alexander Girouard, Family Education and Youth Intern

• Meet Erica Blaine, Horticulture Intern

• Meet Katelyn Lough, Food Access Intern with the Fairfax County Farmers Markets

• Meet Liam Call, Native Plant Intern

• Meet Madison DeSarno, Historic Resources Intern

Cruisin’ with FROGS — Barranquilla to Cartagena
Yes, FROGS like to Travel! Discover their extraordinary adventure on a riverboat cruise on the Magdalena River in Colombia, South America!

• Read about their journey and what they discovered!

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Shop with Brent and Becky's

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!

Gardenline — FALL 2025

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

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