2026
On March 12th, 10:00am, we held our first 2026 educational workshop in the garden-fig tree pruning and propagation. Despite freezing temperatures, rain, and sleet, we had 22 hardy people in attendance. Washington Heritage Museums lead gardener, Ian Bugay, gave an inspired demonstration on the fig tree in the Hugh Mercer Garden. Acting as an artist, he trimmed the tree for the desired growth he wanted for this growing season. The trimmed parts of the tree were then prepped and given to the participants to take home and start their own trees. There were many questions. The event was well received by the wet, cold, and enthusiastic attendees.
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Maintenance work days begin, Thursday, March 26th at 10:00 am, and continue every second and fourth Thursday in 2026. Contact Mike DiSalvo, [email protected] for additional information.
April, 2026
2025
If you are interested in historic gardening or interested in medicinal plants or are looking for a project, come join us. Bring some tools like a hoe, digger, clippers etc. For Autumn and Winter, workdays will be the second and fourth Thursdays @9:00am. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Mike DiSalvo at: t[email protected]
May-June, 2025
Seed Swap, 2025
| plant list for garden_9_2024.pdf |
| fredericksburg-1772.pdf |
2024
2023
September 4, 2023, our first workday.
Does history interest you? Does 18th Century gardening interest you? Does learning about the medicinal uses of plants interest you? If the previous questions perked your interest, there is a new Master Gardener project. Washington Heritage Museums has invited MGACRA members to assist with the gardens at the rear of Hugh Mercer’s Apothecary Shop in down town Fredericksburg. The Garden is made up of five growing zones, containing such plants as echinacea, elecampane, mullein, violets, chickweed, purple deadnettle, ajuga, chickweed, and fennel. The majority of plants in garden have 18th Century medicinal properties.
The goals of the project are the following:
We meet at the garden every Thursday of the month, at 9:00 am. Bring your tools and water.
If interested, contact Mike DiSalvo, [email protected], with questions.
The goals of the project are the following:
- Assist the current gardener with the planning, maintenance, and upkeep of the garden.
- Teach the MG’s involved 18th Century gardening techniques as well as the medicinal properties of the plants in the garden.
- Lead garden tours for the public at various times during the year.
We meet at the garden every Thursday of the month, at 9:00 am. Bring your tools and water.
If interested, contact Mike DiSalvo, [email protected], with questions.
Photos by Addison Shultz, 6/6/2024
Plant Location for Hugh Mercer Apothecary Garden
| plant_list_for_hm_garden.pdf |