Falls Church Garden Club
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 pm to socialize.
The program begins at 7:30 pm.
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Save the following dates for FCGC meetings in 2026.
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February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4, June 1, July 13
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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 Episcopal
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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 small sets of stairs 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
March 2, 2026
Topic - TBD
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Speaker - TBD
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Past Events
February 2, 2026
What's Troubling Your Trees?
Speaker - Annemarie Nagle is a Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
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December 16th, 2025
Lunch at Hill Crest in The Plains
Lunch followed by browsing the holiday market at Oak Spring in Upperville.
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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
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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
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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.
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