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Midges Kill Blooms and Rose Appreciation Day

A plan to celebrate the roses of Bon Air Memorial Garden has been undone by an attack of midges, a small insect that, in its larval phase, eats the tender rose blooms before they have a chance to open. Improper insecticide use is the culprit. more »

Oct 4, 2012 by in Countywide (2 Comments)

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BRAVO Digging for Support of Community Gardens

Grant applications are due today for nonprofit organizations who want some money to start a community garden. more »

Sep 21, 2012 by in Countywide

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It Was the Best of Gardens; It Was the Worst of Gardens

Is Arlington ready for locavorism, and do we have the land for it? more »

Oct 18, 2012 by in The Arlington Green

In Urban Agriculture, Hens Make News, But Don't Need to Dominate

When it comes to urban ag, folks have told me that they are interested in a variety of programs, such as more community gardens and demonstration farms in Arlington (such as Reevesland). Roof top gardens are also mentioned by quite a few folks. more »

Sep 27, 2012 by in The Arlington Green (9 Comments)

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Horwitt, Rock Spring Garden Club Take Home Thomas Award

At the Arlington County Board recessed meeting last night, Joan Horwitt and Rock Spring Garden Club were honored for their environmental work in the county. They took home the 2011 individual and group "Bill Thomas Awards." more »

Apr 25, 2012 by in About Arlington

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Master Gardeners of North Virginia will host a tour and discussion of the Sunny & Shade Demonstration Garden. Program is free. more »

Get Ready for Spring Workshops Vegetable Gardening 101: Seed-Starting, Soil Prep and Where and When to Plant Sponsored by Arlington Virginia Cooperative Extension Supported by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia more »

Get Ready for Spring Workshops Sponsored by Arlington Virginia Cooperative Extension Supported by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia more »

The Rock Spring Garden Club will hold its third annual “Garden of the Year” competition for Arlington residential gardens. more »