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Chili Cook Off, This Saturday Rain or Shine! INSIDE!
Gosh, where has the year gone? It's time again for our annual Chili Cook Off! Each year around this time, we roll up our sleeves, get the power washers out and clean outside the big greenhouse so we can host all the CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) cooks who come out to compete against each other in support of the Beltsville Rotary Club. This year, as we looked ahead at the weather, darn it if they weren't forecasting RAIN... Really? Well we sure can use it...been awhile since we had a nice soaking rain...but why not wait until after the cook-off is over? Oh well, life is nothing without a plan B! So wear your raincoats and galoshes and come on out to our garden center! We have talked to Mike, the Big Chili Pepper of the Mason Dixon Chili Pod of CASI Chili Cooks and he has assured us they don't mind cooking in the rain. Well, that's not going to happen. We have lots of room in our main greenhouse and have decided to move everything inside! So leave those umbrellas at the door while you taste the best chili ever (chili tasting begins at 12 noon), just don't forget to pick them back up again when you go outside to check out our wonderful selection of trees, shrubs and perennials! Don't miss the huge raffle (10am to 4pm); prizes include tickets to a Washington Redskins Game, a TV and many gift cards. Our friends at Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits & Bistro will be back with great craft beer for you to try. Meet the people at Fidos For Freedom, a dedicated group of volunteers who strive to increase the quality of life for those with disabilities through the use of hearing dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs! Plus, there will be a salsa tasting, People's Choice Chili Awards and more! I hope you will be able to come out and join us for our 8th Annual Chili Cook Off where charity is always the winner! It's a lot of fun.See you Saturday!Stephanie
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Look What We're Excited About:
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Pumpkin Season!Yes, the classic orange pumpkins are nice, but we're excited about the unusual varieties. Click here for an account of the auction where we buy them and read about 7 of our favorites.
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October! There's still a lot you can do in the garden this month! Stay on top of it all with this printable checklist: click here.
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Check Out What's On Sale:
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25% Off Hardy Hibiscus
We found some fresh stock, some even in bloom, so, we brought more in to share with you. We just couldn't help ourselves. It's such a fun plant.
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Garden Club Special:
20% Off All Ornaments in our Christmas Shop
Thursday (10/1) thru Sunday (10/4)
We know it's early, but we just love them so much!
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Jessica's Garden:
A Wild Wedding
-Jessica Crawford
Jessica proves that hard work really does pay off. After months nurturing and growing wildflowers for a friend's wedding, last weekend she finally got to create lush, whimsical arrangements for the big day. 
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Guest Blog:
Turning Over a New Leaf
-Emily Stashower
Emily embraces the changes that fall brings. Read her highly personal article with memories and musings on the autumn season.
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free talk: Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Winter
Saturday, October 3, 11am
Sunday, October 4, 11am
w/ Carol Allen
Click here to register.
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free talk: Interesting, Under-used & Unusual Trees & Shrubs for Your Home Landscape
Saturday, October 3, 1pm w/ Christopher Lewis Click here to register.
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workshop: Beginner Bonsai
class held during the week (arrange your own dates!), 2 ½ hours per day for 2 days
w/ Master Ducky Hong
FEE: $120 plus cost of plant & pot (additional materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please
call Jennifer Park at (240) 473-6706 to arrange your available times
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68th Annual National Capital Orchid Society
Fall Orchid Show & Sale
Saturday, October 10
thru Monday, October 12
Free to the public!
Enjoy food by Smokey D's Grilling
Click here for more info.
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