Loudoun County
Master Gardeners
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Loudoun County Master Gardeners |
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The Demonstration Garden was first developed by the Master Gardener class of 1992. Their goal was to create a practical organic garden for growing vegetables and fruit where the public could visit and learn about chemical-free gardening. The garden has grown considerably since then in size and scope.
Included among the many areas of this approximately 1/3 acre garden are raised beds and small space vegetable areas, a Heritage garden highlighting some plants from Virginia’s past, a Children’s garden featuring child-friendly plants and activities, a Shade garden created under beautiful pine trees, a newly fashioned “Wedding Garden” perfect for special pictures, a Butterfly garden and a fruit tree area. The Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Team Leaders and Volunteers were honored by the Town of Leesburg in June 2007 with the John W. Tolbert Award for work benefiting the Town’s environment through their example that a wholly organic garden is feasible and doable. In 2008, over 2500 hours were volunteered in support of this garden. All produce grown is donated to Interfaith Relief Food Pantry.
Location and Hours The Demonstration Garden is located on Ida Lee Park Drive, Leesburg. Follow the signs to the Demonstration Garden. Park in front of the community plots and walk past those plots to the Demonstration Garden. See map.
The Garden is never closed, feel free to visit anytime. However if you come on Tuesday or Thursday mornings, 9-12, from Mid-March to Mid-October, Master Gardeners will be there to answer your questions.
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