<cal1>Thursday, Oct. 20
<cal2>Garden stroll and tea. From 1-3 p.m. enjoy a relaxing afternoon and tea in the garden. You will learn about the history of the gardens by participating in a guided tour and then experience a full English tea. This is great for individuals and groups. Groups may contact the historic house to arrange for tours and tea on alternate days. $24. . Held at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. For more information call 703-941-7987.
<cal1Friday, Oct. 21
<cal2>Workshop: Basic gardening series. From 1:30-2:30 learn how to plant bulbs, trees and shrubs with time-saving tips from the gardening staff at Green Springs Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. $10. For more information call 703-642-5173.
<cal1>Saturday, Oct. 22
<cal2>Workshop on how to save perennials. Learn how to save the perennials that die when a frost hits the ground, learn simple, successful propagation and storage techniques. Limit 20. $18. From 9:30-11:30 a.m. . Held at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. For more information call 703-642-5173
<cal1>Friday, Oct. 28
<cal2Workshop: preparing a new bed for spring planting. From 1:30-2:30 learn how to plant bulbs, trees and shrubs with time-saving tips from the gardening staff at Green Springs Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. $10. For more information call 703-642-5173.
<cal1>Saturday, Oct. 29
<cal2>Garlic: Propagating, Growing and Cooking. From 10-11 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, listen to Maggie Morse talk about the different types of garlic, when and how to plant and when it should be harvested. Feast on recipes featuring the pungent bulb prepared by gourmet gardener Cindy Brown. Take home a varied selection of cloves to plant in your garden. $18. For more information call 703-642-5173.
MacBeth’s Garden. From 1-3 p.m. seven-year-olds and older can learn about the history and lore of plants in witch’s apothecary and learn about favorite plants while strolling through gardens at Green Spring, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Reservations and advance payment required. $24. For more information call 703-642-5173.