Tag: River Farm

American Horticultural Society plans for future

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Following a long saga of many ups, downs, twists and turns, the American Horticultural Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary...

After near sale, future of River Farm looks brighter

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Blooming flowers and new buds are not the only signs of renewal at historic River Farm this spring. After more...

Alexandria historic wedding venues

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] If Alexandria is known for one thing, it’s the history that runs throughout almost every corner of the Port City....

River Farm receives $1 million donation

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] For the last year River Farm’s gates have been closed to the public, but that is set to change for...

River Farm no longer for sale

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] The year-long battle over the future of River Farm has seemingly come to a close. The five American Horticultural Society...

River Farm’s future remains murky

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Note: This article was published prior to the news on Thursday that the five American Horticultural Society board members in...

Your Views: Pathways to success for River Farm

To the editor: River Farm is at a crossroads. As the American Horticultural Society considers what to do with their beautiful property on the banks...

NOVA Parks pledges $800K to maintain River Farm, if sale goes...

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority has taken steps to sweeten the offer it made on the historic River Farm property....

Negotiations over River Farm advance, amid looming investigations and boardroom strife

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] The American Horticultural Society announced on May 15 that it would be entering into negotiations with Northern Virginia Regional Park...

Your Views: AHS board needs to listen

To the editor: Recent articles in your newspaper regarding the American Horticultural Society’s effort to sell the unique and historic River Farm should raise...