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SPONSORS
Master Gardener Association of the Central
Rappahannock Area
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Stafford County
Office, 1739 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Rowser Building,
Stafford
George Washington's Fredericksburg
Foundation: Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. Fredericksburg
George Washington's Fredericksburg
Foundation:
Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Stafford
The Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg
Chatham Manor, National Park
Service, 120 Chatham Lane,
Stafford
Belmont, The Melchers Estate and Memorial
Gallery
224 Washington Street,
Stfford
University
of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg
Central
Rappahannock Library Headquarters Branch, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
161 Embrey Mill Road
Stafford
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This year’s First Saturdays programs will start
in April.
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April 5, 2008
University of
Mary Washington
Wildlife
Gardening
Add another
dimension to your yard by learning how to design a landscape to attract
wildlife.
The indoor
lectures will take place in Combs Hall.
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May 3, 2008
Chatham Manor
Water Gardening
and Cool Critters
Come join us
at to learn many of the trials, tribulations, and joys of water
gardening. In addition, delight in
some of the cold-blooded critters you may encounter in local gardens.
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June 7, 2008
Ferry Farm
Heirloom Gardening
Come hear Matt Peterschmidt,
the supervisor of gardens and greenhouses at Mont Vernon, talk on
propagation of heirloom plants, including vegetables, and answer questions
on heirlooms. The Kenmore Garden
Guild also will hold its annual plant sale.
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July 5, 2008
Central
Rappahannock Regional Library
Stayin’ Alive in
the Garden
Come learn how to keep your garden alive and thriving in the heat of
summer and throughout the year.
Explore proven plant survivors as well as water- and energy-saving
garden practices to get the most from your garden.
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August 2, 2008
Belmont
Gari Melchers
Home & Studio
A Walk on the
Wild Side
9AM-Noon
Belmont has many
acres of wildlife habitat in addition to their formal gardens. Join the staff, Master Gardeners, and
Master Naturalists for guided tours exploring the butterfly garden, native
grass meadows, and woodland paths.
There will also be an illustrated talk on these areas were created
and maintained to sustain a large variety of wildlife.
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September 6, 2008
The Ebenezer
United Methodist
Church
Gardening for
the Environment
The church has National Wildlife Federation certification as a
“Backyard Wildlife Habitat.” It is designed
to be an outdoor sanctuary through the enhancement of natural areas,
conservation, and strategically-placed plant material. Learn about the design elements of this
wonderful landscape with a lecture and walking tour.
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October 4, 2008
University of Mary Washington
14th Annual “In
a Virginia Garden” Plant Exchange and Tree Care Demonstrations
Welcome to our
annual plant exchange, which begins at 9:45am. Bring labeled seeds, tubers, divisions,
and trees to exchange. Afterwards,
we will have informative tree care demonstrations by UMW staff and a
board-certified master arborist.
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November 1, 2008
Historic Kenmore
Wreaths,
Wreaths, Wreath
Come to learn
a variety of wreath-making techniques using naïve plan materials gathered
from the property. Demonstrations
will include harvest and holiday designs.
Wreaths also will be available for sale to benefit the Kenmore
Garden Guild.
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Happy
Holidays!
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First Saturdays in the Garden is a cooperative program
organized to involve the public in horticultural activities at historic
sites, gardens, parks, and educational institutions in the Fredericksburg area.
The First Saturdays’ planning group, which is composed of
representatives from participating organizations, plans and oversees the
program.
Gardening and plant identification questions will be
answered at all events. Leaflets and
other complimentary material about gardening are always available. All programs are planned with activities to
appeal to both novice and experienced gardeners.
If you are person with a disability and desire assistance
or accommodation for an event, please notify the Stafford County Extension Office at 540/658-8000 or gmussey@vt.edu
during
business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday five days prior
to the event.
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