Events

Open House is May 13

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-12 noon Meet at the greenhouse (behind the Franciscan Monastery gift shop) 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Love gardening or want to learn? Interested in urban beekeeping? Come to our annual Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild Open House! You’ll get a chance to see our greenhouse, vegetable and herb gardens, […]

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General Meeting on March 18

Join us on Saturday, March 18, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., in the Greenhouse upper room (woodhouse) for an update on our projects, what’s ahead and the greenhouse status. Garden tour docent training will follow immediately afterward (11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Contact Pat Cunniff if you are interested in being a docent this summer.

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March at the Monastery

Vegetable, Herb & Flower Seed Planting in the Greenhouse Wednesdays & Saturdays in March, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Get a start on spring! Join Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild members as we prepare for the April 29-30 Herb and Plant Sale and our own vegetable garden planting. For more information, email gardenguild@gmail.com. Easter Lily & Palm Cross Sale –

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Soap-Making Workshop Feb. 4

Soap-Making Workshop Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.* Learn how to make a hot process traditional soap (with tallow) or a pure vegetarian soap in this popular workshop with the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. You’ll also learn about the history of soap making, what makes a great soap and the proper processes. The $25 workshop fee/family

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November Workshops

Join us for two new workshops planned for Nov. 19, 2016: Beeswax candle making, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advent centerpiece making, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Each workshop is $25, which includes everything you need – and you get to take your creation home! Reserve your space by emailing gardenguild@gmail.com. The workshops will be held in the Greenhouse meeting

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Wednesday Harvesting

Join us on Oct. 12, 15 and 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for harvesting and weeding in Fr. Francis’ garden. Several non-profits, including St. Joseph Manor, St. Luke Food Bank and others are counting on our produce for the people they serve. Starting Saturday, Oct. 22, we need help dismantling the garden for winter during the

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