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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.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Hill Garden News for September 2012

Hill Garden News September 2012
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

2012-2013 Program List

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.
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
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.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

2012 Bulb Giveaway Application

CHGC 2012 Bulb Application
To download this fillable form, please click on the downward arrow immediately to the right of  the word Scribd (above left). If you click the word Scribd, you will need a Scribd account or Facebook account to read the document at the Scribd site.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

60th Anniversary Celebrated at U.S. National Arboretum

June 2, 2012: Capitol Hill Garden Club celebrated its 60th anniversary at the annual June Garden Party held for the first time on the patio of the headquarters building at the United States National Arboretum.  Violent thunderstorms Friday evening left us with a beautiful Saturday evening to enjoy potluck hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert.
The buffet begins.


Jim, Lorraine and Joyce hover near the desserts.







Outgoing president Vira Sisolak (left) introduced two 50-year members:  Marie Hertzberg (center) and Edee Hogan (right).


Former presidents were introduced and each reminisced about the club.  From left, Jennie Wren, Lem Hooper, David Healy, Pat Taylor, Tony Pontorno, Jim Shelar and Sisolak.



Dr. Colien Hefferan, director of the arboretum (left center), welcomed the club to the arboretum.  She discussed the work of the National Bonsai Foundation, the Friends of the National Arboretum and National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. in supporting the arboretum.

 Sisolak passed the gavel to incoming president Carol Edwards.
 
On behalf of the club, Edwards presented Sisolak with the Cadillac of wheelbarrows for a job well done.




"Mr. Vira Sisolak" a/k/a Bill (standing to the left below) expressed joy at "getting my life back."














 

 
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

2012 May Garden Walk

May 8, 2012:  Rain threatened, but the 2012 May Garden Walk remained dry as we migrated from the Sherwood Recreation Center via St. James Church to the Verizon Switching Station on 7th Street NE:


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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

April 10, 2012:   James Gagliardi, who is in charge of the butterfly garden and the new bird garden at the National Museum of Natural History, presented a program on incorporating edible plants into landscape gardens.
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Azalea Clean Up at National Arboretum

April 7, 2012:   Member Bob Fuller participated in the annual azalea clean up at the U.S. National Arboretum.  Though threatened with "deaccessation," the azaleas during their bloom attract more visitors to the National Arboretum than any other event.
 
 
--photos from Bob Fuller

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