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This blogspot is maintained for the the historic record from 2010 to 2014.

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) District of Columbia non-profit corporation. We undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. In past years the club donated thousands of spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Our income comes from membership dues and donations.

We are a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. and its District I, and the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Community Outreach at Fall Festival

September 24, 2011: Members E.J. Truax and David Healy volunteered at the CSX booth to demonstrate the planting of spring-flowering bulbs to festival goers at the Barracks Row Fall Festival. As part of its community outreach and green initiative, CSX was a festival sponsor and donated Darwin tulips and King Alfred daffodils for planting along 8th Street SE.

Festival goers were asked to plant a bulb in a 1-pint cup for eventual replanting in the community. After planting a bulb for the community, participants were invited to take a bulb home for themselves. This gimmick was as popular with adults, as it was with children. Several participants requested information about our garden club.