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Native Plant Sale in Alexandria

The Church of St. Clement North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Get your fall plantings underway! This volunteer plant sale is organized to promote native plant gardening in our neighborhoods because gardening with natives is better for our watershed, our woodlands, and our wildlife, especially birds. Bringing together many growers selling a variety of plants makes it easier for neighborhood gardeners to find quality plants and ...

Cactus and Succulent Plant Sale at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Succulent and cactus plants are known for being low maintenance, deer resistant, and fun dish garden plants, a great combination!  This sale, offering a great variety of interesting plants, will be hosted by the National Capital Cactus and Succulent Society.

$4 – $8

Music in the Gardens at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) The Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s eighth season in our Korean Bell Garden ends with a grand finale—"To a Waterfowl."   The concert is titled after the final piece in its program, the world premiere of "To a Waterfowl" by composer Rob Vuono. Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership.  On ...

$4 – $8

Native Plant Sale at Green Spring

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Get your fall plantings underway! VNPS plant sales are held on the first Wednesday morning of the month through October at our propagation beds behind the Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens. Our knowledgeable Propagation Bed Volunteers are looking forward to visiting with you and helping you select the right plants for your environment.

Autumn Walk at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy the autumn colors on a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres.  Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity.  No reservations are required. Ages 18+.

$4 – $8

How to Interpret a Soil Test Report (Virtual)

(MD) (University of Maryland) pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.

Native Specialist Bees (Virtual)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The monarch butterfly is probably the most famous insect specialist feeding only on milkweed, but did you know that many native bees are also specialists? Studying these native plant-bee specializations and their overlapping habitat requirements will help your garden support more pollinators. Threats such as habitat loss and climate change will also be covered. Instructor: Heather Holm, ...

$15

Bonsai Chat at the Pavilion

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Volunteers from the Northern Virginia Bonsai Society will be available at Meadowlark's Bonsai Pavilion to share their knowledge on the fascinating and beautiful art of Bonsai.  Free with garden admission or membership.  Weather permitting.  Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 3

Autumn Walk at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy the autumn colors on a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres.  Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity.  No reservations are required. Ages 18+.

$4 – $8

Putting Your Garden to Bed (Virtual)

(VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) It may be autumn, but it’s not time to abandon the garden! This class offers easy tips for onsite composting, providing winter habitat and food for wildlife, and end-of-season care of tools and equipment. Did you know that fall is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials? We help you identify opportunities ...

Free

Master Gardeners Fall Festival!

Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center 5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) Join Extension Master Gardeners for a festival of all things plants, gardening and nature!! We will have: guided walks, a nature/wildlife table, outside vendors (plants, vintage, upcycled wares), the Alexandria City Art Truck, MGNV merchandise tables and demonstration tables. Come celebrate Fall with us!

Free

Free Minds Book Club at Kenilworth

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Join Free Minds staff and formerly incarcerated Poet Ambassadors in a powerful poetry exchange with incarcerated Free Minds members. Participants will hear a conversation and poetry reading with formerly incarcerated Free Minds Poet Ambassadors who will share their stories and discuss the healing powers of reading and writing. Participants will then have the opportunity ...

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