Old City Green - Washington, DC

Old City Green — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:10:33 +0000

“In my moments of rest I dream of things to come. Spring bulbs and blooming branches. For now I am content with the naked trees and I revel in my amorous thoughts toward their gnarled branches. Spring is coming and winter is a blessing.”

-FLA, January 22nd, 2010

“January is the quietest month in the garden. … But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing
is happening. The soil, open to the sky, absorbs the pure rainfall while microorganisms convert tilled-under
fodder into usable nutrients for the next crop of plants. The feasting earthworms tunnel along, aerating
the soil and preparing it to welcome the seeds and bare roots to come.”
- Rosalie Muller Wright

“There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter.
One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogues.”
- Hal Borland

Old City Green — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:42:57 +0000

Greetings OCg Fans!
Happy 2010!

Thanks to all of you who supported
OCg this Holiday season.

And a special thanks to those who brought back their trees.
We have mulched them and there is a fine scent of pine in the air.
Walk by OCg and breathe!

With the consistent support of
you
our loyal costumers,
we look forward to giving back to our community
in the coming years.

Now that the snow has melted…
Take a few minutes out of your busy day to relax on your porch or deck and visualize your dream garden thriving this spring.

OCg can help make your garden dreams come true!

Winters can wreck havoc on your beautiful yards and gardens…
Consider getting a head start with a clean up to prepare for your spring plantings!

For information
and consultations
Please contact
frank@oldcitygreen.com

Take care
Stay warm
and Visualize away,
Spring is on its way!

Scheduled reopening: March 21st, 2010
- Frank and the OCg team

Frank — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:45:40 +0000

A Winter Wonderland

All was quiet across the glistening blankets of snow. The mighty fraser and balsam trees stood tall, standing watch across Old City green, patiently waiting for a warm home to spend the holidays.

As the handsome clerk opened the green gates, and the sweet smell of cider crept through the Shaw neighborhood, a bird began her afternoon song. But this time her song was different…

“Today, December 24th, all tree’s and wreaths 50% off!” the bird proclaimed with a happy chirp.

People from all over the neighborhood followed the beautiful bird’s call, and were in a joyful spirit at the sight of fresh trees and wreaths, standing tall in an OCg winter wonderland…They danced home carrying their goods just in time for the holiday..The trees were happy too!

Be strong!
Be happy!
Have a wonderful and merry, Holiday!
- Frank and the OCg team

Holiday Update

Old City Green — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:59:41 +0000

Dear OCg Fan,

UPDATE

(12/17)

The Jazz Band will play on

Saturday, December 19th

3pm - 5pm

~*~

Stop by for warm holiday music and cider!

A Few Reminders…

Start your Holiday Savings early!

All trees over 7ft tall
Now 25% off!

and for your convenience….
Extended hours for the week of
Dec. 21st - 24th
12pm - 8pm

We Recycle Our Trees!
~*~
Either drop your tree off by
* Jan. 15th *
or sign up for an OCg Pick-Up on
* Dec. 30th * or * Jan. 4th *
Keep your tree out of a land fill and let us turn it into compost.
~*~

Trees are going fast!
But there’s still time to get yours at OCg..
~*~
Check out our selection!
Like our beautiful 7-8ft Balsam firs
The perfect traditional Holiday tree!
~*~

Although smaller wreaths have sold out fast…
We still have a great selection of
large, fresh, wreaths!
Ideal for the front of your home!

~*~
For a unique Holiday-tree experience…
Try National Pedicab!

You and your tree can have a green ride home together!
~*~

If you missed the live jazz band this past weekend…

No need to worry!
We’ve got another band coming in this weekend.

…Check our website for updates on performance times this weekend!.

Happy Holidays!
- Frank and the OCg team

Old City Green — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:02:11 +0000

Dear OCg Fan,

Saturday, Dec. 12th 2009,

OLD CITY green will have a
LIVE JAZZ BAND
Playing Seasonal Music 3-5pm.
~ Refreshments will be provided ~

National Pedicabs will offer GREEN delivery Friday through Sunday

Easy as 1,2,3

- Get a tree and greens from OCg
- Hop on a pedicab
- Have you and your tree peddled home

Very Clean!
Very Green!
Very Easy!

(Don’t forget OCg will compost your tree..
Stop by for more details.)

Ahh…A day well spent in the neighborhood.
For more information on discounts not mentioned here check out: MyRadiusOnline.com
Thank you, Joanna!

The Gleaning Network
will be in the yard with free produce.

Stay warm and stop by
Old City green
Your Neighborhood Nursery

Happy Holidays!
- Frank and the OCg team

Old City Green — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:58:24 +0000

Need an XL Tree or Wreath?

Our XL trees and wreaths are ideal for offices, houses, and even Christmas parties!

And why stop there?

Purchase any 9ft+ tree and get a second tree or wreath of ANY size
15% off!

Our trees are pining for a new home!
- no pun intended -

Allow us to meet all of your tree needs this winter!

Fraser Fir
Balsam Fir
Scotch Pine

We’ve got trees ranging from 3 feet all the way up to 13 feet tall!
(Perfect for your office lobby, apartment, or home!)
We’ve also got wreaths ranging from 36″ to 52″ in diameter!

No car?
Too far to carry?

We deliver!

And that’s not all..

Tired of messy tree clean up?
OCg has biodegradable tree disposal bags!

Don’t let your tree end up in a landfill,
We can use it for compost!

Either drop it off after Dec. 28th, or stop by to sign up for one of two pick up dates!
(December 28th and January 4th)

So stop on by any day of the week to check out our selection and help OCg spread some holiday cheer! (But hurry, trees are selling fast!)

Happy Holidays!
- the OCg Team

Trees Trees and more Trees!

Old City Green — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:08:54 +0000

The Christmas/Holiday trees have arrived at
OLD CITY green!

The lot on 9th & N is FULL of beautiful, full, fragrant trees for your home!

Allow us to meet all of your tree needs this winter!

Fraser Fir
Balsam Fir
Scotch Pine

We deliver!

And that’s not all..

Tired of messy tree clean up?
OCg has biodegradable tree disposal bags!

Don’t let your tree end up in a landfill,
We can use it for compost!

Either drop it off after Dec. 28th, or stop by to sign up for one of two pick up dates!
(December 28th and January 4th)

So stop on by any day of the week to check out our selection and help OCg spread some holiday cheer! (But hurry, trees are selling fast!)

Happy Holidays!
- the OCg Team

A TIME OF WONDERMENT

Old City Green — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:16:52 +0000

OCg is changing like the seasons that are coming upon us.
We are making room for our holiday trees.

We are having another Whacky Weekend Sale!
Selected Shrubs,trees, and perennials

20%-50% off
It is not too late to plant.
THE TREES ARE COMING!

Campfires
Artisans
Hot Cider
Musicians

Much is in store for this season, stay tuned for more information on wintertime festivities and savings!

Are you a member?
Don’t forget to sign up for OCg’s weekly email blast!

Frank — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:21:32 +0000

Greetings plant enthusiasts,

I sat down to contemplate a new blog post for today, but as soon as I began, the words were taken right out of my mouth. So to speak.

Take a look: www.renewshaw.com

Stay dry and have a warm weekend!
Below we’ve added a poem for your thoughts.
- Frank & the OCg Team

A Poison Tree

By William Blake

I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night,
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.

And into my garden stole.
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see,
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

A Gardener’s Muse.

Frank — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:20:34 +0000

In the old days they dreamed of rivers of HONEY and streets of GOLD.

Today, I dream of rivers flowing with clean water and fish swimming in
flooded fields, jumping up to get caught.
Today, I dream of streets with no guns, needles, empty bottles and such.
I dream of tree boxes filled with flowers and tended to by neighbors and
folks helping each other get on in this world.

Paradise in yesteryear was a place in the clouds that excluded.
For me, today, paradise is a place where nature is tended to and ALL people
have an intention to help one another.

In a time not too long ago, if one followed the beat of a different drummer,
there was great risk of loss.
Today, I want the drummers to step up their music.
DRUM LOUD so folks can here the intricacies of rhythms and beats playing
together…In sync and sometimes not…

Just yesterday I failed…I may have lost a friend.
Today, I start again. My true friends mirror compassion. They offer love.
This teaches me to move through paradise in renewal.

Today, paradise is HERE,NOW….A place to revisit again and again..

This day, this morning, go out..begin tending to paradise…
Some of us have been standing outside the gate for too long now.
Today is a day to let dreams flood in….
Reach your hand out and catch one.
Or, get down on your knees and tend to the earth and let nature takes its
course…..Paradise will move through you in ways unimagined.