Join us for the 15th annual Luminaria program. More than 1,000 glowing luminaria candles will line the Rosary Portico, symbolizing a welcoming pathway into our homes and hearts for peace and joy this season. Dedicate one or more luminarias in honor of your loved ones. They will be remembered in the friars’ prayers and during […]
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The Pope John Paul II rose, selected for the Vatican Gardens in his memory, is now available for your own garden. This white, citrus-scented rose plant, nurtured by the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild, may be pre-ordered for pick-up in mid-June. The $40 cost includes a commemorative prayer card and medal. Proceeds benefit the preservation of
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The Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild will be hosting the Potomac Rose Society’s annual rose symposium at the Franciscan Monastery Saturday, May 3 from 9:00–3:00. Come and learn how to grow beautiful roses at our one-day symposium. Experienced rose growers will guide you through the yearly cycle of rose-care and dispel a few myths along the
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Mark your calendars, the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild’s Annual Herb and Plant Sale is right around the corner. The official dates and times are April 26, 10 am-6 pm and April 27, 9 am-3 pm. As always the address is 1400 Quincy Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. This year is going to unique due the
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The Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild wishes to thank the following: The 165 benefactors who supported the 14th Annual Christmas Luminaria Program. With their support , 1,040 candles remembering their friends and love ones burned brightly throughout the Rosary Portico and the Portiuncula Chapel during the seven days between Christmas and New Year’s. The Leisure World of Maryland
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The greenhouse and gardens at the Franciscan Monastery are always blooming somewhere even on this near freezing cold day in February. I found this beatify little grouping of succulents wintering over in the greenhouse. The amazing pink flowers contrasting against the many shades of greens are a nice reminder of how each season holds a
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