Gardening
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Community News
Online Tickets Now Available for River Farm’s Annual Plant Market
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Celebrate the start of gardening season with the American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm. This…
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Community News
Community Garden in Alexandria Showcases City-Grown Produce
By Michele Late, Chinquapin Gardener ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria City Council members put their tastebuds to work at the Chinquapin…
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In the Dirt by Ray Greenstreet
Top 10 Houseplants Safe for Cats and Dogs
Alexandria, VA – Houseplants are such a lovely presence in our homes, quietly adding life and beauty to rooms from…
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Dahlia Society Blooms in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Nestled on a quiet street in Del Ray is “Grangel Farm”, a micro farm that grows among…
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Community News
AWLA Gardens Get a Summer Makeover in Honor of Late Local Business Owner
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Brenda S. Wilson was a prominent business owner in Alexandria; she and her daughter had started the dance dress…
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Old Town Alexandria Ace Hardware Hosts Garden Party & 20% Sale on Entire Store, April 23-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This year, Old Town gardeners can ring in spring bigger and better than ever at Old Town…
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In the Dirt by Ray Greenstreet
Spring is Coming! It’s Time to Prepare!
By Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – The dull drab of winter is on its way out, and spring is on…
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In the Dirt by Ray Greenstreet
Spring Is on the Way – Time to Plan Out Your Garden!
By Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – We’ve officially rung in the New Year, which means it’s time to start planning…
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Community News
Mount Vernon Hospital Wins $3K Grant for Therapeutic Gardening Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Thanks to public votes, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital recently won a special grant. The $3,000 grant, awarded…
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In the Dirt by Ray Greenstreet
Not Always “In the Dirt” – Air Plants Thrive Soil-Free!
by Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – When it comes to growing and nurturing most plants, good quality soil is usually…
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