“ If anyone wants to get out and garden right now, the Historic Congressional Cemetery is always looking for volunteers to plant, prune, and take pride in our gardens. We have several heirloom rose bushes with more to come! jeniferhuestis@yahoo.com ”

“ Hello my name is Paul. I just moved here from Buffalo New York where I owned my own small landscaping business, and I am not just talking grass cutting. I want to attend the university of Maryland for Landscape Architecture. ”

“ Salut, J'habite en Leesburg, VA un peu loin de vous. J'ai fait mes etudes aux estats unis dans la langue et literature francaise. J'ai vecu en Aix-en-Provence pendent trois mois. Je voudrais bien faire votre connaisance. ”

“ Hi there. Only 3 years of HS French, but want to learn and use more. ”

“ Hi: I am Stephanie. I am tired of my yard looking busted. I am joining this group to learn what to do and how to take care of my yard. ”

“ Solutions: Sustainable Water Resource, visit my website that lists Alternative Water Source www.DroughtSolution.info even company listed on Leonardo DiCaprio Org's site and Next To Real turf, trees and plants www.Organic-Clean.org ”

“ I live in Leesburg and would love to meet people in the area who share similar interests. I enjoy gardening, reading, and am due with my first child in late April/early May 2008. ”

“ hello ,my name is Denia, i am a hair stylist ,but I love Gardening . Just looking forward to learn more.. But i have a greenhand. Lol. ”

“ I love gardening and I'm interested in meeting other people in the area that I can talk dirt with... ”

“ Gardening is my relief! ”

“ I have a 2 year old Husky and am going to get 1 or 2 more this year. I want to get into Sledding! My pup would love to play with some other Huskies too! ”

“ Hello, my name is Mary and I live in Spotsylvania with my husband and son. I hope to meet new friends who share my interests. ”

“ I live in the city and would love to participate in manning a vegetable or flower garden. Though I lack gardening experience, I'd like to learn nurture nature and meet people who are have a similar interest :) ”

“ I'm a first-time gardener looking to learn through and with others. ”

“ I want local Landscaping Meetups because I own a house in dc and would like to discuss ideas and tips about landscaping. I would like to do the work myself. ”

“ Hi, I want local meetups to be able to meet new people and to socialize. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a big fan of what common gardens can do for a community and the local environment. Plus I like to be outdoors and to meet new friends doing it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want my green thumb. I have been intrested in gardens for years and by next year i want to do it right! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are lots of fun. ”

“ I am intrigued to learn more about this/these topics and look forward to meeting people with a similar interest. ”

“ I am a landscape designer who is going crazy in a CONDO. And i am interested in starting a community garden, getting involved in the local green community, planting flowers, meeting new friends, and protecting/rebuilding the environment. ”

“ I have space in my backyard that could support a community garden. I would like to find a group of seniors or anyone else who would like to vegetable/flower garden in the District Heights area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and share a love of nature and gardening. I would like to get involved in local/community gardening groups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a garden writer, teacher and activist. ”

“ Hi, I'm Todd. I'm a mortgage broker and former practicing-but-not-disbarred- attorney from DC. Sounds like a neat group! ”

“ Hi! I'm a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I've been scrapbooking & stamping for years & I love providing stamp camps at the NOVA Rubberstamping Group. The art of papercraft is so much fun! Come join us! Contact me at StampsNWhatnot@aol.com ”