Is your passion conservation? horticulture? flower arranging? We've got you covered! The GCV fall calendar is filled with events relating to each, so don't miss the chance to meet up with friends and join the fun. Governor McAuliffe's office tells us to expect a surprise VIP guest at our Conservation Workshop on September 12 so we're off to an exciting start. Scroll down for registration links and details for all fall events.

A recent internet search for "fall inspiration" led me in two directions worth sharing. First, both HGTV and Martha Stewart offer flower arrangements for every imaginable fall occasion and as hard as I tried, I could not resist the temptation to scroll through page after page. Click Here to view some random designs.

Second, Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria has an extensive gardening website that Google loves to display. This stood out because Green Spring is the site of a recent GCV restoration project. Beatrix Farrand, a founding member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and perhaps best known for her work at Dumbarton Oaks, sketched a plan for the property in the 1940s which included a semi-circular garden. GCV restored the stone retaining wall that is the backbone of the garden and planted the perennial border. So back to the point, my search for fall inspiration led to bulb planting guides and fall color guides in Virginia, provided by Green Spring Gardens. Click Here for gardening guides.

I look forward to seeing you in the next few weeks, inspired and ready for fall.