Morning Notes
The Gangs of Arlington -- As of 2011 there were 10 active street gangs in Arlington. According to a speaker at a panel discussion held earlier this week, the gangs often try to recruit youths...
Posts Tagged ‘gardening’
Volunteers Wanted for Acting, Gardening
A variety of volunteer opportunities exist throughout the county, but a few might be considered plain fun instead of work. One of them involves being an actor and another involves gardening. Check...
Volunteer Opp: Gardening for a Good Cause
Linden Resources (formerly SOC Enterprises) is looking for a few good gardeners. The non-profit, located at 750 S. 23rd Street near Crystal City, is seeking volunteers who enjoy gardening to...
Spring Fever Hits, But Hold Off on Most Gardening
Warmer than normal temperatures have many people experiencing spring fever in our area. While the trails and parks are swarming with revelers trying to soak up the sun, it may not be time to get out...
AFAC Requests Produce Donations
The Arlington Food Assistance Center is asking local gardeners and farmers to donate extra produce to bolster AFAC's food pantry. "Each week, over 1,300 client families visit AFAC to pick up...
Community Garden Plots: A Tragedy of the Commons?
There are eight community gardens around Arlington, and each has a wait list. At the South Four Mile Run garden, however, one gardener is wondering why the county is allowing the high-demand plots...
Wife of Ag Secretary to Tour Library Garden
The Arlington Central Library in Ballston has a thriving new organic vegetable garden that's providing food to people in need via the Arlington Food Assistance Center. And now, the project's early...
Morning Notes
Veggie Garden at Central Library Feeding Those in Need -- Did you know that Arlington Central Library now has its own vegetable garden? The garden's first crop of leafy greens was harvested...
Free Gardening Classes at Arlington Home Show
Is your garden or yard losing its luster? No need to worry, help is on the way. Coming up on Saturday, April 10, at the Arlington Home Show and Expo, two garden-specific classes will be...
