I've done a lot of posts about native plants and have even listed some favorite native plants of local plant experts. Some of our readers have asked for MORE and I am happy to oblige. So here is the first in a series of lists of Native plants that are ALSO drought tolerant, with live ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 29, 2011
There is nothing quite like growing herbs in your home garden! They add spice to your cooking, aromas to your garden walks and (if you want to share) are host plants for visiting butterflies. But many herbs also provide wonderful health and beauty benefits. The benefits of herbs are so diverse that since 2006, a ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 27, 2011
The Friends of the National Arboretum will be holding a plant sale in conjunction with their garden fair this weekend, Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, remainders (if any) sold Sunday, May 1. The event will be held at the US National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave NE, off Bladensburg Rd. This annual event ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 27, 2011
What: Landscaping for Water Conservation: Xeriscape! – presented by Kimberly Knox When: Wednesday, April 27 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm Where: James Duckworth Regional Center, 11201 Evans Trail, Beltsville. MD Why:Why waterwise landscapes help protect the environment An American family of four can use 400 gallons of water per day, and about 30 percent of that is ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 26, 2011
What: Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop Presented by: George Mason University Sustainability Institute (MSI) When: May 4th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA. Room 113 Why: What are the benefits of creating your own organic vegetable garden? Organic vegetable gardens are free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which helps to create .. Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 25, 2011
What: Compost for Healthy Soil Workshop Presented by: George Mason University Sustainability Institute (MSI) When: Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Time: 6:00-7:30 PM.; Workshop 2: Saturday, April 30, 2011. Time: 10:00-11:30 AM. Where: Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA. Room 113 Why: Why do eco-friendly gardeners love compost? There are few practices which ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 25, 2011
On April 30th, as part of Alexandria's 18th annual Earth Day celebration, there will be a fun Trashion Fashion Show showcasing clothing made by local students using recycled materials. Step on by and cheer for your favorite students AND their creations while enjoying other earth day events. Where: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 25, 2011
A sure sign of spring, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) Brighton Dam Azalea Garden is open and soon 20,000 gorgeous azaleas will be in full bloom. The Brighton Dam Azaleas are renowned for their beauty. Visitors can enjoy five acres of flowers expected to be in full bloom in time for the traditional Mother’s ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 22, 2011
Just received this news from Barry Louis Polisar, Metro DC Lawn and Garden's Man of the Year for 2010, so I wanted to shout out my congrats. One of his songs, "All I Want is You", is being featured in a series of Honda Civic Commercials. To find out why Barry was chosen as our ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 22, 2011
As a baby-boomer, ex-hippie, I've been celebrating Earth Day longer than some of my readers have probably been around. Like many, I am still over-whelmed by the questions that "being green" presents on a daily basis. Is it better to rinse plastic bags and re-use them, or does it really make sense to waste that ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on April 22, 2011
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