Lecture Series, Gardening Like George Washington: Colonial Composting & Garden Hacks for Today
Schedule
Wed May 06 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Colonial Beach Community Center | Colonial Beach, VA
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The Colonial Beach Historical Society & Museum PresentsGuest Speaker Patricia Neleski
Master Composter, Garden Historian, and National Park Service Volunteer Garden Interpreter
Lecture
Gardening Like George Washington: Colonial Composting & Garden Hacks for Today
May 6th, 5pm-7pm
Step back in time and discover how the gardening wisdom of George Washington is still relevant for today’s gardeners. In this engaging talk, Master Composter and garden historian Patricia Neleski explores Washington’s passion for farming, sharing fascinating insights from his diaries and letters about composting, soil care, and innovative gardening techniques. Gardeners in the Northern Neck face many of the same challenges Washington did more than 250 years ago—heavy clay soil, squirrel invasions, and unpredictable spring weather. Patricia will reveal practical garden and compost hacks inspired by Washington’s methods, offering both history and helpful tips for modern gardeners.
Location: Colonial Beach Community Center
717 Marshall Ave. Colonial Beach, VA
FREE EVENT - RSVP Donation Would be Nice
at www.cbhistoryandmuseum.org
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