Thanks to Victoria for sending: “With southern exposure and row house heat island , arugula grows year round. (Also kale , radishes , many herbs , and of course weeds)”

Great Garden Haul entries for 2024 open in March! Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening!



3221 Mt Pleasant Street, NW. To Go Window at ELLE in Mount Pleasant.

“Dear PoPville,

I love taking my dog on long city walks, especially when I can stop for a coffee or bite to eat along the way. One of the few pandemic adaptations I enjoyed was the abundance of businesses with pick-up/carry-out windows. (more…)



photo by DCbmyers

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her floor statement ahead of today’s scheduled debate and vote on her bipartisan bill with Chair James Comer (R-KY) to direct the federal government to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus to D.C. for 99 years, allowing D.C. to use the land for stadium redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing RFK Stadium campus, which at 174 acres is the largest unused track of land in the District, since 2017. This is the first time any version of the legislation has been considered on the House floor. (more…)



3242 M Street, NW previously home to Marine Layer. Rendering courtesy Olfactory NYC

From a press release:

“Founded in New York City by JJ Vittoria in 2017, Olfactory NYC opens its third retail location in Washington D.C. in April 2024, (following 3 stores in New York City and 1 in Boston). Olfactory NYC is a revolutionary new concept in modern fine fragrance. Curated by the world’s top perfumers, using the highest quality natural and sustainable ingredients found in the finest luxury brands, the passionate team at Olfactory NYC eliminates the guesswork behind choosing a “signature scent” by allowing customers to create their own personalized fragrance. (more…)


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