Who We Are

The Capitol Hill Garden Club brings together Washington area people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment. Members enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. The club donates spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Our income comes from selling spring flowering bulbs at Eastern Market every autumn, and from membership dues.

We are a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., and District I of National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

District Flower Show Awards

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 25, 2010: Two Capitol Hill members received awards in horticulture and in design at the District I small standard petite flower show Memories of a Lady's Manor at Darnall's Chance House Museum.

David Healy received a first place ribbon for his miniature chrysanthemum and Bill Dean received a second place ribbon for his miniature rose:















Bill received a second place ribbon for his garden medley arrangement and David received honorable mention for his. The Garden Medley class required: A traditional line design featuring small vegetables; not to exceed 8” in height, width, or depth. Designs to be placed on white pedestals of various heights.