Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Cohosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and the JC Raulston Arboretum "Hellebores: Homeland to the Present" Dick Tyler, Pine Knott Farms Registration Advance registration is not available. Location Online. Instructions will be provided in this announcement one to two weeks before the program is scheduled to take place. Questions […]
Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature: A Home Gardener's Guide to How Plants Are Classified and Named Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University Register An eight-week class that helps the home gardener understand how plants are organized, classified, and named. All too often we don't know […]
On April 19, the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners will provide a presentation on Nonchemical and Organic Methods to Control Pests and Weeds. Dave Lawson, Branch Manager, Landscape Supply of VA, will discuss alternatives to synthetic pesticides including nonchemical and organic controls. We will learn if nonchemical methods are organic, what “organic” actually means, and what […]
On April 19, 2021 at 7pm-8pm, the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners will provide a presentation on Understanding the Myths and Truths of Organic Pesticides. Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener will discuss alternatives to synthetic pesticides including nonchemical and organic controls. This presentation is free and open to the public. Go to VBMG.org to join […]
A free five-part webinar series with James Downer, Ph.D. of University of California: Trees Make a Better World Thursdays 12:30pm-1:30pm April 22- May 20
Part of the Grow Your Own Food Series, produced by VMGA Ed. Comm.: Common diseases and their biological and sustainable management. Dr. Timothy Durham Associate Professor at Ferrum College VA. Doctorate in Plant Medicine from University of Florida. More info click here. Registration at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOuprj0sGNGo0p2XUlNyiiSnxHnGtoxd
BUG Gardening Classes 2021 Fall Flyer
The last flowers of the season may be blooming, but did you know you can support pollinators in your garden year-round? Join Clare to hear how you can plant for pollinators, as well as create nesting sites and overwintering habitats for bees, butterflies, and more. Become a pollinator protector this fall! GUEST SPEAKER: Clare Walker […]
Join Extension Master Gardener Maria Velikonja to explore basic permaculture concepts and designs that will help you transform your small urban yard into your own food forest. Gardening does not have to be a lot of work, nor do you need to use inorganic chemicals. Maria will share lessons from her experience with permaculture on […]
Certain groups of native plants referred to as “keystone plants” have been found to be especially supportive of wildlife. In this program Extension Master Gardeners Elaine Mills and Kathie Clements describe selected species of trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials native to the Mid-Atlantic region which offer food and shelter for pollinators and birds and provide […]
Many of us would like to create more gardening spaces and reduce our lawns, but we dread the back-breaking hard work involved. Good news! The days of digging deep and flipping or cutting turf are over. In this class, Extension Master Gardener Becky Halbe describes methods she has used on her property and elsewhere to […]
Jumpstart your vegetable garden! Get the scoop on seed selection – hybrid vs. heirloom, which seeds to start indoors and what’s required to get them growing. Extension Master Gardeners Jasmin DeCourcey and Pam Newton will explain how to make your own starter pots, create simple lighting systems, and practice winter sowing by starting seeds outdoors […]