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Hello OCg friends!

Water Barrels are IN!!


Want to help the planet this summer?
(and not to mention safe some money!)


1.) Head down to OCg
2.) Choose your 50 gallon Water Barrel
3.) Receive your early bird discount
4.) Have OCg set you up
5.) Do a RAIN DANCE!

It’s that simple!


What better time to start saving than this upcoming weekend!

All summer Annuals 20% OFF

Water Barrel  plus setup/delivery
10% OFF!


And if the weather permits…


We will be holding our very first
OCg YARD SALE!
Picture frames, art work, yard sale stuff.


…Stay tuned for more info

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Special Thanks to
City of Hope
for their Marching and Musical talents!

Also to
Shaw Main Streets
for sponsoring the Garden Tour @ OCg!

Saturday was a great success
Next year will be even better!


Could your yard use a good clean-up??
OLD CITY green can help with that!

(202)-412-CITY

…or stop by during store hours!

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Shaw Main Street’s
First Annual Garden Tour.
We’ll have jazz and more.

Starts at 2pm this Saturday @ OCg.
See Shaw Main Streets for  more information

We will also have a
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
on Native Plants.
See below.

Lisa Caprioglio is the Owner and Garden Designer for Aldertree Garden. Aldertree Garden specializes in native plant design, installation, and maintenance in the Washington, DC metro area.  A former Montessori elementary school teacher, Lisa now educates people about plant choices to make their backyards greener: using native plants and avoiding invasive plants.


Thinking about a garden party?

OCg can help!
Call for more info…


We are alive on 9th and N.
Look for our local artist, Kate Clark…she’s up to something!

CSA Information..

Please contact them at 717-656-3533 or
csa@lancasterfarmresh.com
or visit their website, www.lancasterfarmfresh.com



Our *NEW* Spring Hours

Wed-Thur 3:30-7pm
*Friday 12-7pm*
Sat 10-6pm
Sun 10-5pm
Of course, if you need anything special you can call for an appointment.

We are happy to meet you in our yard on off hours.
Just call:

(202) 412 - CITY

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Mothers Day
Sunday, May 9th

All mothers who come in this weekend with
a picture of their kid(s)…

Will get 20% OFF
any plant purchased
!



We’ve got already potted assortments of herbs, (rosemary, basil, thyme, sage…)
Only $19.99!



Attention all Volunteers!

May 15th

is Service Day!

Mark it on your calendar…
More info to come!


Old City green was called the
“Green Beating Heart
of the Shaw community”..

Stop by and feel the beat!

From bird baths, to bird houses…

It can be said, that OCg, is for the birds


Looking to add a little spirit for your outdoor space?

Take home the green man, the lady on the moon
or even the sun itself.


Stay tuned for new products
every FRIDAY!



Go green while saving green at
Old City green!


Save $50 when you buy your tree at OCg!

We’ve got beautiful 9ft tall
Red Fire Glow, Japanese Maples!


For more info on rebate guidelines and tree planting instructions go to:
www.caseytrees.org

Thinking about a garden party?
OCg can help!!

Call for more info…

Our *NEW* May Hours:
Wed-Thur 3:30-7pm
*Friday 12-7pm*
Sat 10-6pm
Sun 10-5pm
Of course, if you need anything special you can call for an appointment. We are happy to meet you in our yard on off hours.
Just call:

(202) 412 - CITY



Thank you.
Frank and the OCgteam.
Where people and plants come together.

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April is coming to a close…
(BOY that went by fast!)

May is opening with
warm weather!


Mayday Mayday!
Saturday, May 1st
ANY purchase of over $50..

We’ll knock off 15%!


The yard is glowing with color, foliage, scent,and texture.

Stop by this weekend to take a little bit of paradise home with you!

The housing market is going up…
but for birds, the time to BUY is now!
Do you have feathery friends in your area looking for a new home?
Come to our Bird House Open House!



  • Check out our OCg wall artifacts!
    They could use a new wall to bring some life to!

Stay tuned for new products
every FRIDAY!

Frank freed the pansies last week..
I wonder what he’ll FREE next?!

Go green while saving green at
Old City green!


Save $50 when you buy your tree at OCg!

We’ve got beautiful 9ft tall
Red Fire Glow, Japanese Maples!

For more info on rebate guidelines and tree planting instructions go to:
www.caseytrees.org

Our *NEW* May Hours:
Wed-Thur 3:30-7pm
*Friday 12-7pm*
Sat 10-6pm
Sun 10-5pm
Of course, if you need anything special you can call for an appointment. We are happy to meet you in our yard on off hours.
Just call:

(202) 412 - CITY



Thank you.
Frank and the OCgteam.
Where people and plants come together.

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Weekly Update, April 21st 2010

This weekends forecast shows a lot of rain, so we thought why not encourage folks to get their plants in early and save some water!

Plus, it’s almost the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
What better way to celebrate than to give a new plant a home?


Come by this Friday between
3:30pm and 7pm
&
receive 10% OFF
every plant in the yard!



ATTENTION FRESH FOOD LOVERS


Spaces are filling up quickly!

The Deadline for the CSA sign up has been moved to this Friday, April 23rd
If you are interested, it’s not too late to receive fresh, locally grown produce all season long.



Please contact Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative for more information.

Please contact them at 717-656-3533 or
csa@lancasterfarmresh.com or visit their website, www.lancasterfarmfresh.com


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Hello OCg fans!

Keep Shaw Beautiful!


The sixth annual Keep Shaw Beautiful Day, sponsored by Shaw Main Streets, will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Volunteers will meet at Old City Green, 902 N Street, NW, at 9:00 AM for orientation and to pick up tools.  The volunteers will then move up 9th Street, planting flowering liriope in treeboxes all the way up to Florida Avenue/U Street.

Participating in the planting will be the Shaw Green Team, UPO Blue Team, volunteers from CSOSA, and neighborhood residents and business owners.  Refreshments will be provided.

At the same time, three neighborhood associations will be conducting neighborhood cleanups: Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association, French Street Neighbors Association, and Westminster Neighborhood Association.

So come out and help Shaw shine.  For more information, call 202-265-SHAW or email shawmainstreetsinc@gmail.com.

POTS!

Stop by this weekend and check out our new selection of pots and planters!  We’ve got all size shapes and colors to match your home and garden!



TIME TO SIGN UP!!
It’s now or never!!


Well not never, but this seasons deadline is almost here!
April 15th
is the last date to sign up for fresh, affordable, local produce!

Please contact Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative for more information.

Please contact them at 717-656-3533 or
csa@lancasterfarmresh.com or visit their website, www.lancasterfarmfresh.com



Go green while saving green at
Old City green!


Save $50 when you buy your tree at OCg!

For more info on rebate guidelines and tree planting instructions go to:
www.caseytrees.org





Our spring hours are:
Wed-Fri 3:30-7pm
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-5
Of course, if you need anything special you can call for an appointment. We are happy to meet you in our yard on off hours.
Just call:

(202) 412 - CITY



Thank you.
Frank and the OCgteam.
Where people and plants come together.

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Hello OCg fans!

April is a wonderful time for flowers, trees, and wildlife…

It is  also a wonderful time for eggs!

That’s right, eggs…

Old City green is hosting our first Annual Egg Hunt!

This Sunday, April 4th

Stop by between 12:30 and 2:00..
Bring by the kids  for a little urban egg hunt.
There will be goodies, prizes, and our usual warm OCg smiles

Don’t forget to bring a basket!

And.. check out our spring selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and more!

ALSO,
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is working with Old City Green to bring CSA shares, pastured animal, dairy and value-added  products to you!
If you would like to bring healthful

locally-grown food to your family, please contact them at 717-656-3533 or
csa@lancasterfarmresh.com or visit their website, www.lancasterfarmfresh.com
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Please stay tuned to www.oldcitygreen.com
for more updates like:  What do Chatman’s Bakery and OCg have in store?..Just you wait!!
Our spring hours will be:
Wed-Fri 3:30-7p
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-5
Of course, if you need anything special you can call for an appointment. We are happy to meet you in our yard on off hours.
Just call:

(202) 412 - CITY



Thank you.
Frank and the OCg team.
Where people and plants come together.

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Greetings friends of OCg.

First things first…


A BIG THANK YOU to the SHAW Community.


Old City green won
Best New Shaw Business of 2009


Awards were handed out at Wednesdays Annual Shaw Main Streets meeting.

Congratulations to all five new board members as well.


Thank you to all who voted, and to the Shaw community for being so supportive in helping this new business reach its potential!

This weekend.
New plants, new items, new flowers!

Next Sunday, April 4th Ocg will host an Easter Egg Hunt in the yard for kids of all ages.

Festivities are from 12:30 till 2pm.

Prizes and refreshments will be available……along with our annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs for your spring garden.

PS:  The egg hunt is BYOB
(bring your own basket)


Have you stopped by Old City Green and we didn’t have what you were looking for?

Don’t worry, we’ll do our best to get it for you.



Do you have questions about what type of plant would go well with your yard or living situation?

Stop by during weekend hours, or leave a voice-mail in regards to what you are looking for and let us know how we can help you!

Please stay tuned to www.oldcitygreen.com
for more updates
Our spring hours will be announced shortly…

If you need anything special, just call:

(202) 412 - CITY



Thank you.
Frank and the OCg team.
Where people and plants come together.

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Hello OCg friends.

Time for a glorious season!
We are almost ready…


This Saturday the 20th, 10am to 5:32pm we will open our doors for our friends and neighbors.
(Why 5:32?? It is the time of the  spring equinox!)

Stop in and say hello.
We’ll be in the yard cleaning and organizing
If you need a few things, come by.
We are happy to help you out.
We have trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and soil

Of course we've got pansies!!


A friendly reminder:
Help us get the word out about OCg
#1 --> Go to: bestinshaw@gmail.com
#2 --> Send an email saying:
"I vote for OLD CITY green for BEST IN SHAW"
#3 --> Don't forget to sign it, and you're done!
(Last date to vote 03/22/2010)



You can further help spread the word by telling friends, sending out emails, going to lists, and blogging!


You can be a part of our spring campaign.

Your vote for Best in Shaw will count as a
10% discount this Saturday!



Please stay tuned.  Our spring hours will be announced this coming week…

If you need anything special, just call:

(202) 412 - CITY

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April will be exceptional. The whole Shaw neighborhood will be buzzing with community activity.
Be sure to check our upcoming weekly email blast every Friday for more updates!



Thank you.
Frank and the OCg team.
Where people and plants come together.

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Hello OCg friends!
Don’t know about you, but we are planning for our second spring out in our yard..things will be buzzing soon..

But first,we have a favor to ask. Help us get the word out about OCg…

 

(Last day to vote 03/15/2010)

THEN … Go to: bestinshaw@gmail.com
Send an email saying:
I vote for OLD CITY green for BEST IN SHAW..
sign it….that’s IT!
(Last date to vote 03/22/2010)

Thanks for your support!
Feel free to tell everyone you know to get the word out about OCg..
 

Send emails, go to lists and blogs..
This is a part of our spring campaign.

 

With winter leaving us, you might have noticed your garden needs some TLC…
Fairies’ Crossing can help.
Just give us a call…202)412.2489

Thank you,
Frank and the OCg team.

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