The Demonstration Garden was first developed by the Master Gardener class of 1992. Their goal was to create a practical organic garden for growing vegetables and fruit where the public could visit and learn about synthetic-free chemical gardening.
The garden has grown considerably since then in size and scope. Included among the many areas of this approximately 1/3 acre garden are raised beds and small space vegetable areas, a Heritage garden highlighting some plants from Virginia’s past, a Children’s garden featuring child-friendly plants and activities, a Shade garden created under beautiful pine trees, a newly fashioned “Wedding Garden” perfect for special pictures, a Butterfly garden and a fruit tree area.
Homecoming and recognition for founding members:
Past Gardens:
- Ornamental Grasses
- Turf Plot (original plots)
- Herb Garden
- Teapot Garden
- Heritage Garden
See the Garden milestones in the timeline document Garden History
Awards
– The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Council awarded the Demo Garden the “1996 Community Improvement Award“.
– Honored by the Town of Leesburg in June 2007 with the “John W. Tolbert Award” for work benefiting the Town’s environment through their example that a wholly organic garden is feasible and doable.
- – In 2012, the Garden won the “Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Award for Public Landscapes“.
Simplified Summary
This page details the history of the Demo Garden
