Virginia Cooperative Extension put together this extensive list of online continuing education opportunities volunteers (and others) can take advantage of while at home: Virginia EMG webinar … [Read more...]
VCE Ag Today: Live Webinar Series
Tune in on Thursdays at 9 a.m. as Ag experts present on Hot Topics of the Ag World. Each webinar lasts 30 minutes. Recordings willbe posted on YouTube as they are available. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/344371334 Meeting ID: 344 371 … [Read more...]
Lawn Care Safety for the Whole Family During COVID-19
As it is every year at this time, it’s finally spring and the grass is growing. What is different about this year though, is that the kids are home. It might seem like a good idea to send them outside to do some yard work while practicing social … [Read more...]
Tiny pollinators have massive impact: National Pollinator Week is June 22-28
RICHMOND—They can’t drive a tractor or milk the cows, but native pollinators put in a hard day’s work on Virginia farms. Native bees, butterflies, beetles, ants and flies are the stars of National Pollinator Week, June 22-28. The U.S. Senate … [Read more...]
Webinars: New Direction in The American Landscape
A renowned group of instructors including Douglas Tallamy and Larry Weaner will illustrate landscaping techniques that make our little corners of the world more ecologically sound and enjoyable to experience. Whether you choose to learn how … [Read more...]
When to Plant your Garden – Are you too Late?
In many areas of life, it’s tempting to wait to start the next cycle if you feel like you are behind in the current cycle - gardening is no different. Since there is upfront work that needs to be done, it can feel even more daunting. Weeding, turning … [Read more...]
Update On Bedford County Farmers Markets
Bedford County has two farmers markets that provide fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats, and handmade goods directly from the farmers and producers. Forest Farmers Market The Forest Farmers Market is an open air producer only … [Read more...]
PennState Extension: Free Online Courses – Webinars
PennState Extension is offering a wide selection of relevant garden related topics. Online courses and webinars, for FREE, for EVERYONE. Continuing education credits apply to several organizations, including BAMGA volunteers. Wow! Thank you! Here … [Read more...]
KidsGardening- Garden Activities At Home
"Fun activities that provide opportunities for families or informal groups to learn together, while encouraging love for nature and the environment." WOW! This site offers 65 separate activities! Many are geared for all ages. They have been … [Read more...]
Holly Bushes- Dieback and Decline
The client was concerned about 10 year old Soft Touch hollies, that are suffering from severe dieback and decline. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION Samples sent to the Virginia Tech Plant Disease Lab, which diagnosed the problem as Black Root … [Read more...]