FCGC members often draw inspiration for their
own gardens from touring other gardens, large and small. Past tours have included:- A day in the country, in the vicinity of Little Washington, Virginia, with FCGC member Sylvie Rowand. Sylvie is a most talented gourmet cook and author of a blog with kitchen gardening advice, ideas and pictures for those interested in food gardening and cooking in the mid-Atlantic area. For the past several years, Sylvie has been hosting FCGC members in her lovely home. The visits generally include lunch, a garden tour, and an additional visit to another garden or local nursery.
- A visit to a FCGC member's spectacular dahlia collection. This is a flower that comes in all sizes, shapes and colors. It was the perfect day to spend among these beauties and learn how to plant and care for them.
- A tour of the Hillwood estate, museum and gardens. FCGC members admired the extensive formal gardens, woodlands, and waterfall.
- A tour to the U.S. Botanic Garden, where FCGC
members took a guided tour of the Conservatory, then had time to check
out the outdoor gardens close to the Conservatory.
| FCGC members also find inspiration and ideas in public and private gardens that they visit on their own, including:- A California vacation offering views of a stunning purple climber in a San Francisco garden, a wall planter at the San Francisco Science Museum, and creative succulent planters in Monterey
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