The Colossal Study of Gardening
The River Farm is now part and has become the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. It was once part of George Washington’s land properties which is located right in between the Old Town Alexandria and the famous Mount Vernon of George Washington. It displays large gardens & arboretums wherein you will encounter some wildlife too, like that of orioles, hummingbirds, turkeys, bald eagles, ospreys and different species of birds.
The American Horticultural Society is a recipient of Great American Gardeners Award for the year 2013. It is a well-deserved award mainly for its mission of mixing education, social awareness or responsibility and environmental preservation with that of the study of horticulture. It has survived since 1922 and is now considered as the oldest national gardening organization in the US today. Take a tour of their website to learn more of them.
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