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Take advantage of the learning and networking opportunities available for free ,and some for a small fee ,at the local arboretums and gardens. Seeing what’s in bloom and garden layouts also provides some inspiration for the planting frenzy soon to come. It’s suggested to call or check the website for any registration information.
At Green Spring Gardens
Lecture and Book Signing: Elegant Silvers
Saturday, March 21
1:30-2:30pm. Karen Bussolini, co-author of Elegant Silvers: Striking Plants for Every Garden, will show you a broad range of silver plants to illuminate and perfume your garden. Your green thumb will be sure to turn to silver when you meet these elegant plants. Book signing to follow. $16 For more on planting a night garden: Lighten Up.
Conifers for Gardens (Harry Allen Winter Lecture Series)
Sunday, March 22
1:30-3pm. With many evergreens to choose from and so little space in the garden; which ones do you choose? Richard Bitner, writer, author and instructor at Longwood Gardens introduces various genera of conifers, discusses using them in garden design, integrating them into borders and highlights the best cultivars for the area. Booksigning. $10
At Brookside Gardens
Camellia Sale
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sponsored by the Camellia Society of Potomac Valley
State Arboretum of Virginia
March 19 9:30 a.m.
Pruning Boxwood & Evergreen Shrubs
Join Peter Deahl of Fine Pruning and The Pruning School to learn how and when to prune boxwood and other shrubs in this hands-on workshop on Blandy’s grounds. Dress for the weather.
$6 FOSA Members, $8 nonmembers
Looking Ahead…
United States National Arboretum
Native Plant Sale
March 28, 9:30am-2:00pm
Arboretum Grounds near the Administration Building
The annual Friends of the National Arboretum Native Plant Sale features a collection of local native plant nurseries offering an extensive selection of plants. Many experienced growers will be present to offer expert advice.
CORRECTION: Free Trees to DC incorrectly listed the workshop date for the Casey Trees workshop. The correct date is Thursday March 19 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
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