July 13, 2023 One important aspect of All Hallows Guild’s mission of responsibility for the gardens and grounds is our annual sponsorship of summer interns. These interns are pursuing college […]
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August 19, 2022 It was my pleasure to spend some time with our two summer horticulture interns and hear their thoughts on their work in our gardens and how it
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April 14, 2022 The Olmsted Woods Restoration Plan In this year celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the visionary Frederick Law Olmsted, we recall the Cathedral Close was
Maintaining the Health of The Olmsted Woods Read More »
August 30, 2021 The colorful Flowerbed near the center of the Bishop’s Garden The Sundial Bed is Filled with Blooming Bulbs in Spring In January, 2021, we posted this blog
Show-Stopping Blooms in the Sundial Bed Read More »
August 4, 2021 It was my pleasure to meet and talk with our three Summer Horticulture Interns one recent July afternoon and I want to introduce you to these delightful
All Hallows Guild Summer Interns Work and Learn Read More »
June 10, 2021 The Woodland Bridge sat astride the ravine in the Olmsted Woods for some 60 years. With its rustic wooden pilings and charming gazebo sited mid-span, it held
Woodland Bridge – A Hazard Removed Read More »
January 23, 2021 Spring and Summer Bulbs in the Bishop’s Garden Even on a relatively mild and sunny January day, it is clearly still winter. We have a couple of
Planting for Spring’s Blooms Read More »
December 1, 2020 A college student working on a project in the Bishop’s Garden recently asked All Hallows Guild for information about garden practices, pest control, and maintenance. This prompted
How the Bishop’s Garden Remains a Showstopper Read More »
November 7, 2020 Destruction becomes an opportunity All Hallows Guild has coordinated with the Cathedral in the repair and renovation of the front garden at Church House. Part of the
Replanting the Church House Front Garden Read More »
July 14, 2020 In spite of all the turmoil of the pandemic, work stoppages, distancing, masks, and indeed the closure of the cathedral itself, the Guild is pleased to be
The 2020 All Hallows Guild Garden Interns Read More »
All Hallows Guild was founded in 1916 to provide for the care and beautification of the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. The Guild works closely with the horticultural staff to preserve this historic landscape and raises funds for renovation and renewal of the gardens.
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