Calendar of events
Meeting Information
We invite speakers with varied perspectives and expertise to our monthly meetings. These events are typically held on the first Monday of each month.
When
Members begin gathering at 6:30 to 7:00 pm to socialize.
The program begins at 7:30 pm.
Save the following dates for FCGC meetings in 2026.
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February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4, June 6, July 20
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No meetings in August and January
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September 14, October 5, November 2, December 7
Where
We meet at The Falls Church, an Episcopal Congregation
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115 East Fairfax Street, Falls Church
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Park in the lot on Broad Street or along East Fairfax Street.
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From the parking lot off Broad Street
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Follow the pathway and stairs down to the left around the building.
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Enter the pair of doors on your right.
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The meeting room is on your left.
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From East Fairfax Street:
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Walk toward the building.
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Enter the closest pair of doors.
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The meeting room is on your left.
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Upcoming Meeting
April 13th, 2026
September 14th, 2026
Members begin gathering at 6:30 to 7:00 pm to socialize. The program begins at 7:30 pm.
In Person meeting with speaker
Topic: Native Plant Ecosystems for Pollinators
Speaker: Ann M. Mason, Fairfax County Certified Master Gardener and Retired Science Policy Professional
Gardeners in Northern Virginia are challenged with hot muggy summers and clay soil. Nonetheless, the joy of gardening to see bees and other pollinators in the garden motivates us.
In this talk, Certified Master Gardener Ann Mason returns to the Falls Church Garden Club to present an overview of the factors to consider when approaching plant selection to create a garden ecosystem in which pollinators will want to call home. This talk complements and builds on her 2025 talk “Tips for Attracting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden.” Think of it as a “Part Two” to her fascinating previous presentation where we learned to appreciate pollinators in our garden: now you’ll learn more about better plant selection to analyze the plants you already have and think about future additions that would improve your garden ecosystem.
Ann M. Mason is a Fairfax County Certified Master Gardener who loves chatting with folks about many horticultural topics. Retired from her four-decade professional life as a science policy professional, Ann turns her training in biology and chemistry into working with Fairfax County Master Gardeners as a volunteer educator. As a fan of bees and bugs and the wonderful role they play in the ecosystem she is delighted to share her knowledge about what makes it a good habitat to attract these pollinators.
For those members who cannot attend in person, the meeting will be recorded and made available to members for viewing at their convenience.
Past Events
July 20th, 2026
Designing Woodland Gardens
Speaker - Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant and Design Specialist
May 4th, 2026
April 13th, 2026
Gardens Without Borders: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Gardening at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Speaker - Steve Conoway, PhD, Director of Horticulture, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
GardenTool Maintenance
Speaker - John and Dona Hardi, Retired Government Employee, Retired Elementary School Teacher, and Avid Gardeners
March 2nd, 2026
February 2, 2026
Masonry and Stormwater Management: The Unsung Heroes in Your Garden
Speaker - Paige Conrad, Owner and Designer and Michele Osinski, Designer, both at Bright Shade Gardens, Alexandria VA
Speaker - Annemarie Nagle is a Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
What's Troubling Your Trees?
Speaker - Annemarie Nagle is a Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
December 16th, 2025
Lunch at Hill Crest in The Plains
Lunch followed by browsing the holiday market at Oak Spring in Upperville.
November 3, 2025
Garden Art and a Touch of Whimsy
Speaker - Donald W. Hyatt, Retired Teacher from Fairfax County Public Schools, Botanical Illustrator, and Nurseryman
October 16th, 2025
Green Spring Garden Afternoon Tea
Garden tour featuring the history of Green Springs while viewing the demonstration gardens. The tour was followed by a traditional British afternoon tea inside the Historic House.
October 6th, 2025
Managing Invasive Plants in Your Home Garden
Speaker - Amy Crumpton, Extension Master Gardener and Virginia Master Naturalist
September 8th, 2025
Garden Design Tips to Make Your Garden Look and Function Better
Speaker- Merrifield Garden Center Designer
September 6th, 2025
Plant Swap
FCGC members met at Roberts Park in Falls Church, 510 Lynn Place.
They brought plants from their gardens and packed lunches. Everyone went home with at least one new plant!
June 14th, 2025
Annual Plant Sale
Due to construction at the Falls Church Community Center, the plant sale, typically held on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend was held on Father's Day weekend. Members of the public browsed tables filled with plants from the gardens of Falls Church Garden Club members.
June 2nd, 2025
Tips for Attracting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
Speaker - Ann M. Mason, Fairfax County Certified Master Gardener and Retired Science Policy Professional
May 5th, 2025
Gardening As We Age
Speaker - Mark Dwyer, Garden Manager of the Hospital and Health Services Healing Garden at Edgerton Hospital in Wisconsin. He is also a frequent contributor to publications such as Fine Gardening magazine.
April 27th, 2025
Virginia Historic Garden Week
FCGC members carpooled to Virginia Hunt Country fand toured three historic properties: Ellerslie, Benton, and The Pond House. The tours were followed by lunch outside at a nearby eatery.
