Tag: Green Spring Gardens
Concerns raised on proposed pavilion at Green Spring Gardens
Members of the gardening community raised some concerns about the Park Authority’s plan for a large pavilion at Green Spring Gardens at a meeting on the project on Feb. 6. The 30 by 35-square-foot pavilion would be big enough to hold 100 people. It would be used as an outdoor classroom for school field trips … Continued
Pavilion planned for Green Spring Gardens
The Fairfax County Park Authority is planning to construct a pavilion at Green Spring Gardens for outdoor educational programming. There will be a community meeting on the project on Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m., in the Horticultural Center’s library. Residents can also share their views online here. The pavilion is a key component of the revised … Continued
Moon gate installed at Green Spring Gardens
The new Moon Gate at Green Spring Gardens will make a lovely backdrop for a wedding or photo session.
Lake Barcroft artists featured at Green Spring Gardens
The Lake Barcroft Art League invites the community to an exhibit at Green Spring Gardens’ Horticulture Center July 26-Aug. 21. There will be a reception on July 31, 1-3 p.m. The Summer Time Art show features 12 artists: Jan Barrett, Chica Brunsvold, David Goldstein, Larry Golfer, Noreene Janus, Alan Ladwig, Debbie Ladwig, Mark Malecki, George … Continued
Moon gate in the works for Green Spring
A moon gate is coming to Green Spring Gardens. Plans for a new Moon Gate Garden began in 2020 when Green Spring celebrated its 50th anniversary. Moon gates originated in ancient Asian gardens. “Guests who passed through them were symbolically granted an auspicious welcome and good fortune,” The Fairfax County Park Authority explains. “In garden … Continued
Explore a Park: Green Spring Gardens
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece explored Eakin Park in Annandale. See other stories in the series on the Parks page. Green Spring Gardens is wonderful all year but is especially nice in spring when the flowers and trees come alive with colorful blossoms. … Continued
Master gardeners grow food at Green Spring for the needy
The Master Gardeners at Green Spring Gardens. The Green Spring Gardens Extension Master Gardeners are hoping to donate 2,000 pounds of produce they are growing in the Edible Garden at Green Spring Gardens. Last summer, in the middle of the COVID pandemic, the Master Gardeners donated 1,000 pounds to food pantries operated by the Annandale … Continued
Green Spring volunteers get grant for a retaining wall
The retaining wall next to the parking lot at Green Spring Gardens. The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved an $11,000 Mastenbrook grant to the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) for the construction of a stone retaining wall along a trail.
Election Day voting expands to park sites
The Horticultural Center The Fairfax County Park Authority will host six voting locations on Election Day, Nov. 3, including the Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens in Mason District. The Horticulture Center will only be open to voters that day but the Green Spring grounds will be open to the public. The polls are open … Continued
Green Spring Gardens offers curbside pickup for plant sales
The Green Springs plant shop. Green Spring Gardens is now offering phone orders and curbside pickup of plants from its Garden Gate Plant Shop. Gardeners who want to shop at Green Spring can go to the park’s website to access an order form listing the shrubs and perennials available, along with their size and price. … Continued
Summer internships available at Green Spring Gardens
Summer at Green Spring. College students are invited to apply for summer internships at Green Spring Gardens. Seven internships are available: horticulture, Virginia native plants, horticulture/plant shop, farmers market SNAP outreach, children’s education, historic resources, and invasive plant management at the White Gardens. Applicants must be enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program in … Continued
Green Spring Gardens was created 50 years ago, thanks to a generous gift from a fascinating family
The horticultural center at Green Spring Gardens. In recognition of Green Spring Gardens’ 50th anniversary in 2020, the park is scheduling a series of events all year, including a big celebration in October. The anniversary year kicked off Jan. 18 with a winter lecture about how the county acquired the land from the Straight family … Continued