Do you know when or how to ‘go green’? If you don’t, be aware you are not alone. Most people are confused by the overwhelming noise of ‘green’ product or service claims.

Interested in the scoop? Join me when I host special events on September 11, 2010 at the ‘Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival and more’, an event that challenges you to Keep Virginia Green and Growing, ‘become a champion for the environment’.

During the Festival, talented individuals from all sectors of the Green Industry are on site to make this event an educational fun-filled family experience. You are invited to hear well-known speakers share home, garden and landscape strategies, visit vendor exhibit booths and receive earth-friendly tips, stop by and ‘ask the experts’, tour the Science Museum of Virginia’s ‘green living’ exhibits, watch tree and lawn care demonstrations, hear my colleague Andre Viette broadcast live his radio show “IN THE GARDEN”, sample some of ‘Virginia’s Finest’ foods, listen to music on the tracks, purchase plants and eco-chic décor; as well as, participate in educational but fun activities at the Kids’ GoGreen areas.

At 10:00 a.m. I introduce Eugene Maurakis, Director of Science Education and Museum Scientist when he leads a tour. Starting at the Pendulum located in the main building, Eugene leads a tour on the topic of the Rain Keepers project. Additional tours scheduled at noon and 2:00 p.m. feature the Solar House and Alternative Energy exhibit and the museum’s Green Acre urban farm.

Be sure to schedule breaks and enjoy the nature theme compositions and folk interpretation music played on a hammered dulcimer by Tim Seaman or later, a variety of music styles provided by members of the Virginia Rockitz network.

At mid-day, Andre Viette shares his thoughts on why Virginia's Gardens Grow with Confidence and at 1:00 p.m. my colleague Neal Beasley, spokesperson for the Beautiful Gardens® Plants of Distinction program, demonstrates plant installation and maintenance.

Whether you occupy your day with touring the Science Museum of Virginia’s outdoor educational exhibits or chatting with Industry experts or listening to music provided by Tim Seaman and the Rockitz network or hearing special event speakers share tips for ‘green living’ and ‘living green’ or shopping in the Green Market or participating in Kids’ GoGreen activities, I encourage you to expand your day. Take advantage of the Science Museum of Virginia’s offer, one-day discounted entrance tickets and explore with your family the wonder of science.

And, if you happen to not catch up with me during one of the special events, stop by Sneed’s Nursery and Landscape exhibit at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. I’ll be there to host a signing of my eco book, From Eco-weak to Eco-chic: landscape green. Make September 11th the day you and your family GoGreen: get the scoop on how to ‘green’ your lifestyle, become champions for the environment.

Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival (and more…) held (rain or shine) September 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garner Pavilion (located between the Science Museum of VA and Children’s Museum of Richmond), 2500 West Broad Street, in Richmond Virginia. For directions, see web site www.smv.org and event details see www.virginiagardening.com option Festival. Adult festival admission is $3, children under 12 free.

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Picture – entrance to VA GoGreen Garden Festival

Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic Award, specializes in eco-landscape/garden strategies. For details, see web site www.TheWrightScoop.com or to acquire assistance, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (804)672-6007.