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Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Road Alexandria, Virginia 22312 703-642-5173 Art in the Garden October 26-December 27 At the Horticulture Center Gwendolyn Bragg Watercolors Kay Egyhazy Oils At the Historic House Erik and Caroline Hottenstein Botanicals November 30-February 1 At the Horticulture Center George Mason University Printmakers Guild Reception: Sunday, December 6, Noon-4pm December 28-February 28 At the Horticulture Center Carolyn Steele Caribbean style art Tom Billone Photography Reception: Sunday, January 10, 1-3pm At the Historic House Susan Boggs acrylic washes Reception: Sunday, January 10, 1-3pm Special Events Saturday, February 27 Green Spring Master Gardeners Present The 6th Annual EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium: Understanding Your Garden’s Life Cycle   8:30am-4pm. Gardeners and homeowners can make a difference on our environment’s health. In this sixth annual EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium, you will learn about the delicate balance between climate, plants, pollinators and pests and ways to preserve this balance while adding beauty and diversity to your landscape across the seasons. $45 Boxed Lunch: $12 additional (please specify meat or vegetarian preference). Please call ahead to register, 703-642-5173 Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension; Supported by Fairfax County Park Authority & Green Spring Gardens Download Reservation Form   The Garden Gate Plant Shop Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm Visit our expanded plant sales area offering unusual, hard-to-find plants nurtured by Green Spring’s own horticultural staff. The shop specializes in plant varieties that do well in local growing conditions, such as drought-tolerant and shade-loving perennials. It also offers specialty plants featured in Green Spring’s gardens, such as rock garden and water-wise plants. Don’t miss this opportunity to try something new in your own landscape. Friends of Green Spring members receive 10% off all plants in the Garden Gate Plant Shop.