Category Archives: Demonstration Gardens

’Tis The Time of Year . . .

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

‘Tis the time of year . . . to look back and to look forward. To celebrate seasons past and those to come. A time when days grow shorter, and the nights grow longer. A time to remember the beauty of fall, drop into the mystery of winter, anticipate the magic of spring and imagine the surprises of summer. Continue reading →

Posted in Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, MG in the Garden | Tagged , , , , , , ,

Simpson Gardens Roundup: A Season of Renovation

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Have you ever looked around your yard and thought that it was time to shake things up and reinvigorate the garden? Maybe you will benefit from the experience of the dedicated team at Simpson Gardens, who have spent the last year working hard on renewal of the garden. Continue reading →

Posted in Simpson Gardens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

Great Long-Blooming Plants for Pollinators

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

A 2013 plant trial conducted by Penn State Extension, Bees, Bugs & Blooms, ranked three species native to our Mid-Atlantic region as among the best plants for flowering longevity, and in attracting desirable insects. An additional benefit is that deer dislike all three plants. Learn more . . . Continue reading →

Posted in Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, Pollinators | Tagged , , , , ,

October 2019 Public Education Events

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

Summer may be over but there is still more to learn from the Master Gardeners!
Attend one of our classes and talks – Home Owner Associations (HOAs) and Condo Associations: Sustainable Solutions to Landscaping Headaches; Landscaping Techniques and Native Plants for Wet Sites; Preparing Your Garden for Winter, Garlic Growing & History, and Growing Microgreens & Sprouts.
Visit the Simpson Gardens for their monthly Tuesday Stroll.
Celebrate Urban Agriculture Month this October by attending special events from Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture and EcoAction Arlington.

Dont forget the Extenson Master Gardener Help Desk is open year round, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Continue reading →

Posted in Public Education Events, Simpson Gardens, Urban Agriculture | Tagged , , , , , ,