Spring Lecture Series: Capital Splendor Gardens

Spring Lecture Series

Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of
Brookside Gardens (FOBG), we offer an excellent FREE lecture series in spring and fall.  Space is limited; please
register in advance.

Capital Splendor Gardens

Barbara Glickman, Author; Valerie Brown, Photographer; and Phil Normandy, Brookside Gardens Staff

Providing a framework of garden design concepts, this talk focuses on area public gardens and their past owners and landscape architects.  Learn about George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, River Farm, Meridian Hill Park, Tudor Place, Hillwood Estate, Dumbarton Oaks, Tregaron Estate, Ladew Topiary Gardens, and the U.S. Botanic Garden.  Brookside’s rapidly approaching new entrance design and other future plans will be discussed. A book signing will follow the program. Course # 231502; registration required at www.ParkPASS.org.