Town Talk: A conversation with Bonnie Baker and Danette Lightcap, Garden Club of Warren County

In this edition of Town Talk, join our publisher Mike McCool as he chats with Bonnie Baker and Danette Lightcap from the Garden Club of Warren County. They’re here to share exciting details about the upcoming Historic Garden Week taking place in Front Royal.

Mark your calendars for April 15, 2023, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, as Front Royal showcases historical homes and activities at the Warren Heritage Society on Chester Street.

At the Warren Heritage Society Village, enjoy tours led by members dressed in colonial-period attire. The Balthis House and Belle Boyd Cottage will feature lovely tablescapes adorned with seasonal garden-grown arrangements.

Don’t miss these engaging talks and presentations:

• Certified arborist and Tree Steward, David Means, demonstrating proper tree planting and pruning techniques.
• Retired Town of Front Royal Horticulturist, Anne Rose, sharing her secrets for creating stunning hanging baskets.
• Master Gardener Katherine Rindt discussing the benefits of replacing non-native plants with native ones in your garden.
• Barlett Tree Experts providing seedlings for guests.

Chester Street will host vendors and local artists, while the Warren Heritage Society opens the Ivy Lodge, Belle Boyd Cottage, and Balthis House for viewing. Also, visit the Buck House and J.S. Petty-Sumption House on Chester Street, and Bel Air on Happy Creek Road.

Purchase tickets in advance for $30 per person at VAGardenWeek.org, or on the day of the event for $40 at the Tour Headquarters, Warren Heritage Society. Proceeds support the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and graduate-level research fellowships.

Historic Garden Week, organized by garden clubs across Virginia, is an annual celebration of the state’s stunning gardens, homes, and historic landmarks. This year, the event runs from April 15 to April 22. The Garden Club of Warren County invites everyone to enjoy these events, learn about gardening, and support the preservation of our beautiful natural and historic sites.

For more information, visit www.vagardenweek.org and follow the Garden Club of Warren County on social media for updates on local events and activities.

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