Green Thumbs Abound at Ashby Ponds

(Ashburn, Va.) - On July 15, residents at Ashby Ponds retirement community hosted their annual open house showcasing the gardens at the campus. There are more than 80 individual garden plots and garden troughs maintained by the residents, as well as a butterfly garden. A variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables can be found throughout the garden from sunflowers and marigolds to lavender, tomatoes, and peppers!

About Ashby Ponds: Ashby Ponds, one of 18 retirement communities managed byErickson Living, is situated on a scenic 132-acre campus in Ashburn, Virginia (approximately 30 miles west of Washington, D.C.). The community is home to over 1000 residents and has more than 120 resident-run and resident-driven clubs and groups, an indoor pool, a fitness club, transportation services, 24-hour security, and flexible dining options. More information about Ashby Ponds can be found atwww.ericksonliving.com.

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