This Fall we plan to take the BULB BASHES at both Community Green Spaces to the next level by planting hundreds more flower bulbs than ever before to celebrate the successes of another wonderful growing season. Have extra bulbs? Consider donating them for the BULB BASHES. Visit back for more info or contact lola@cityblossoms.org or 202.870.8158
Events & Workshops
November 5, 2011
Bulb Bash @ Girard Childrens Community Garden
Due to bad weather on October 29th the Bulb Bash is being moved to November 5th. This Fall we plan to take the BULB BASHES at both Community Green Spaces to the next level by planting thousands more bulbs than ever before. Come plant and enjoy food, music and more. For more info lola@cityblossoms.org or 202.870.8158.
September 20, 2011
Healthy Habits Conference @ CentroNia
Saturday, September 24th, 2011 3029 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 9:30am – 4pm Come check out this great conference at CentroNia. Lola and Rebecca will be presenting from 2 to 4.
September 26 – October 1, 2011 The 5th Annual DC School Garden Week is a week-long celebration of school gardens all across the District of Columbia. City Blossoms will be presenting two workshops as part of this great event. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Girard Children’s Community Garden in the Girard Playground 1480 Girard St. NW, [...]
City Blossoms is proud to be a part of the third annual DC Farm to School Week which will take place October 3-7th, 2011. This is part of the first ever National Farm to School Month! The kick-off celebration will be Monday, October 3rd, 2011, from 2 to 3pm at Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
September 17, 2011
Basil Bonanza @ Girard Children’s Community Garden
Everyone has done such a great job caring for this garden that we expect to have TOO MUCH BASIL, so we are bringing the BASIL BONANZA to Girard Garden. More details to come so check back later or email us at info@cityblossoms.org
August 22, 2011
City Blossoms: Closed August 22nd- 29th
At the end of every summer City Blossoms takes a mini-break from workshops and the gardens in order for us to prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note there will be no Open Times at either Girard Garden or Marion Street Garden during the week of August 22nd-29th. Thanks to everyone who has made the [...]
July 30, 2011
Basil Bonanza @ Marion St. Garden plus Banished? Productions Movie Night
Join us at the 2nd Annual Basil Bonanza. Come by the garden during Open Times (Tues., Thurs., Sat. 4-6) before July 30th to harvest Sweet, Thai and Lemon Basil. Bring your basil-themed dish to the party (to serve 5-10 people) for everyone to oohh & ahh over. Awards will be given, basil will be celebrated! [...]
July 16, 2011
Summer Workday @ Marion Street Intergenerational Garden
Come one come all! Summer is here and Marion Street Garden looks amazing but in need of a little trim and cleaning. Join us for a mid-season workday including mulching, harvesting edibles, and weeding. The garden is not far form the Shaw-Howard Metro on the green line. For more information or to RSVP contact rebecca@cityblossoms.org.
July 15, 2011
Edible Urban Garden Tour
GET YOUR GROW ON with the 1st edible urban garden tour (with Marion St. Garden as one of the stops)hosted by Loulies.com. Explore spaces that will open their doors and gates for the public to see what growing good food in our own backyards is all about. The tour is self-guided. For more info loulies.com