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Edible Urban Garden Tour in Bloomingdale this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to hipchickindc for sending. From Loulies:

GROW YOUR OWN with the 3rd annual edible urban garden tour hosted by Loulies.com + ChayaDC – Friday, July 26th from 5-8PM.

Our favorite event of the summer – featuring the historic neighborhood of Bloomingdale. The tour starts at Bacio (81 Seaton Place, NW) and ends at Big Bear Cafe (1700 1st Street, NW) with a happy hour featuring a seasonal cocktail. Private and public gardens will be open to view, ask questions and hear tips and advice on how to grow your own food. Garden highlights include growing in containers, fruit trees, herbs, growing techniques, varieties to try, saving seeds and climbing structures for vegetables.

The event is part of Eat Local First Week – $15 BUY TICKETS HERE.

MORE DETAILS: A map of tour locations will be distributed on the day of the event at Bacio. The tour is self-guided and will cover about five miles – a bike is recommended. Then, join us at Big Bear Cafe for a seasonal cocktail.

Dear PoPville – Advice on Rooftop Gardening for a Condo or Rental Building?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if you all know of any rooftop gardening happening at condo or rental buildings in DC? I know about Bread for the City and some other organizations doing it, but not aware of any tenant efforts.

I’d be very interested to connect with people who have made this happen at their building so I might follow their lead :)

Thanks for any insight you might have!”

Friends of the National Arboretum Plant Sale April 26-27

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 (10am – 1pm Members Only, 1pm – 4pm Open to the Public)
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 (9am – 4pm Open to the Public)

Friends of the National Arboretum Annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale

There is no better way to kick-off the gardening season this spring than attending the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA)’s Annual Garden Fair, April 26-27 at the National Arboretum. Held in conjunction with Arbor Day, FONA’s plant sale and garden fair is continually recognized for its premier selection of new, rare and exotic plants that are best suited for growing in the Washington, D.C. area.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener, a plant novice or just looking to spruce up your apartment balcony, each year, the National Arboretum’s top plant experts are on site to provide skilled advice and ensure customers walk away with the plants best suited for their individual gardening interests.

FONA’s garden fair is more than just a plant sale – stop by to catch a performance by the Washington Revels or nibble from an array of popular D.C. food trucks. Plus, FONA Books will be offering an extensive selection of gently used gardening and horticulture books at thrifty prices.

Also, don’t forget to wander into the heart of the Arboretum to catch a glimpse of the stunning collection of seasonal plants in full bloom including the Azalea Collection. The D.C. Department of the Environment (DCDOE) will also have a booth at the Garden Fair to showcase Riversmart, a new initiative that provides grants to DC homeowners, businesses and churches for green infrastructure.

The Garden Fair is on the grounds of the National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue NE. For more information or to become a member, visit www.fona.org.

Dear PoPville – Where Can I Buy Cheap Compost?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Dear PoPville,

Do you know of resources where you can buy or exchange compost *in* DC? Do any of the farmers markets have this available? I’m already aware of Compost Cab as a service, but I’m looking for the cheapest way to come into some compost for my azaleas. Wondering what options are available in the city.

Looking for a Community Garden Plot?

By Prince Of Petworth


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From the Columbia Heights listserv:

The Bruce Monroe Community Garden (Georgia Ave & Columbia Rd NW) has open garden plots for the 2013 season (March – November). Single plots rent for $30/year and each person/family unit can reserve up to two plots for $60/year. There are also shared garden plots which are free; they are planted in community with other gardeners and each can share in the harvest.

Email brucemonroegarden(at)gmail.com for more information or to reserve a plot.

Plant or Weed?

By Prince Of Petworth

They def. look like proper plants but I’ve never seen one grow out of a crack like this before. Think it’s intentional?

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