August 14, 2012
"Mrs. Thomas Among Her Flowers," on display at Herndon ArtSpace as part of an exhibit paying tribute to Thomas, who had a local garden where she welcomed artists.
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Artists Pay Tribute to Margaret’s Garden
ArtSpace exhibit features inspiration from local gardener.
Almost 50 years ago, Margaret Thomas moved to Herndon, and after the death of her husband in 1974, she began using her five-acre farm to grow irises, selling them by the bunch for 75 cents each. Since then, the gardens surrounding her house became a haven for local artists and floral enthusiasts alike, open until sundown to anyone that wanted to take a look.
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