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Spring at the Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria VA

Carlyle House in Old Town
Historic Carlyle House in Old Town
Spring is at its zenith and so are the blossoms at the Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria. Julie and I stopped in to tour the gardens and I took a number of pictures. The Carlyle House is a historic piece of Alexandria's colonial heritage and is a must see if you're in Alexandria VA. I personally think the house is a little more impressive than George Washington's Mount Vernon. The tour starts in the basement below the house and explores nearly every room in the finely-crafted and meticulously restored structure. John Carlyle was a contemporary of the likes of George Washington, Lord Fairfax, Henry "Lighthorse" Lee and General Braddock. This house is a key part of Alexandria's colonial heritage and revolutionary past. The tour starts with a slick-production that explains who John Carlyle was and why he is a person of interest. In this video presentation, paintings, computer-generated scenery and historians provide context and background for the Carlyle House and John Carlyle.  These pictures really don't do the blossoms justice but they hopefully they'll inspire you to visit the gardens before spring is gone.   Behind the Carlyle House is a mixture of formal and informal ornamentals, flowers, flowering trees and bushes.   This is a remarkable little enclave found right at the heart of Alexandria. It's just two blocks from the waterfront and only block from King St. and a public parking garage.

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Green Spring Gardens

Green Springs GardenGreen Springs GardenGreen Spring Gardens is located at 4603 Green Spring Road in Alexandria, Virginia. Through educational programming and learning-oriented gardening sites, the mission of Green Spring Gardens is to advance awareness and promote the practice of gardening in Northern Virginia. Visitors to the Gardens can stroll through 5 acres of gardening plots and may attend classes at the Visitor Center. In addition, guests can research gardening questions or explore the Green Spring Garden ecosystem in an educational setting at the horticultural library. Green Spring Gardens is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday; admission is free. Call 703-642-5173 for more information.

Roses and Leisure at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden

Floral Grandeur at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden
Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden 850 North Lexington St. Arlington, VA 22205 Situated at the corner of North Lexington and Wilson Boulevard at North Lexington Street in Arlington, The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden features 135 rose varieties and over 2500 plant species It is the scenic location for botanical aficionados, lovers or for those who would just like to enjoy the 23.65 acres of nature. Amenities offered at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden:
  • 3 Water Fountains
  • Picnic Shelter
  • 1 Open Leisure Space
  • Grills
  • Paved Trails
  • Stream
  • Restrooms
  • Playgrounds
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 1 Basketball Court
  • 1 Volleyball Court
The highlights of the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, where “All American Roses” is held yearly, are the rose garden, azalea garden, shade garden, sun garden and ornamental tree garden showcasing miniature roses, Hybrid Tea Roses, Floribunda, Grandiflora and more. The rose garden is managed by the Arlington Rose Foundation. For more information about the rose garden, please contact the Arlington Rose Foundation at 703 358 4747. The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden is open from Sunrise till half an hour after Sunset throughout the year.