SEPTEMBER
11, 2012,
SMALL
TREES FOR CAPITOL HILL HOMES
Returning
by popular demand, Horticulturist Kevin Conrad, eloquent species
developer at the U.S. National Arboretum, will focus on smaller trees
that suit small urban gardens.
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
3-5
PM, 638 A Street NE
FALL
GARDEN PARTY
We
hope non-members will join us to learn more about our club. Members
are invited to bring neighbors and friends to this, our annual fall
mixer, presented by the Board of Directors of the Capitol Hill Garden
Club.
OCTOBER
9, 2012
A
BEE'S EYE VIEW OF NATIVE PLANTS
Sam
Droege, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, will present his
research on native bees. We will learn the plant-pollinator
relationship from the bee's point of view, and consequences of our
planting choices.
NOVEMBER
13, 2012
THE
LEAF ALONE
Horticulturist
Sandra Flowers will show plants with distinctive leaves. Sometimes
the leaf is more beautiful than the flower, and gardens can be built
entirely around the varied foliage.
DECEMBER
5, 2012 (PLEASE
NOTE: ON A WEDNESDAY)
DECK THE HALLS WORKSHOP & POTLUCK SUPPER - 6:30 P.M.
DECK THE HALLS WORKSHOP & POTLUCK SUPPER - 6:30 P.M.
Join
us in making wreaths, swags and table arrangements.
ANNUAL
GREENS PARTY IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
PRIOR
REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED.
JANUARY
8, 2013
MEMBERS
PANEL - LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY GARDEN
Three
club members will each describe notable features of their gardens,and
their experiences as gardeners - good and bad. Q and A.
FEBRUARY
12, 2013
HOW
TO TAKE REALLY GOOD DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS
OF GARDENS AND FLOWERS
OF GARDENS AND FLOWERS
Karen
Rexrode, horticulturist and artist, will discuss new digital
techniques for photographing the plant world. The basics, with
some new tips.
MARCH
12, 2013
NEW
ORCHIDS
Tom
Mirenda, orchid specialist for. the Smithsonian Institution, will
discuss the amazing array of new orchids we can expect to see in U.S.
markets. Growing Tips too .
APRIL
9, 2013
A
SUSTAINABLE ENGLISH GARDEN
John
Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Embassy in Washington, will
offer a case study on integrating sustainable, eco-friendly practices
into this modern English garden.
MAY
14, 2013
MAY
GARDEN WALK
EARLY
START - 6:30 P.M.
On
this Annual Walking Tour of our own neighborhood, members share the
beauty of local gardens in springtime.
SATURDAY,
JUNE 1, 2013
ANNUAL
GARDEN PARTY
6:00
P.M.
The
year's finale is an elegant dinner. Members come in party finery to
enjoy 'dinner together in a garden setting.
MEMBERS
ONLY. ONE GUEST PER MEMBERSHIP.
