Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Speaker: Alex Dencker, Horticulturist, Smithsonian Gardens Many commonly used garden plants imported to North America have escaped into once pristine natural areas. After becoming a monoculture these species drive out […]
Speakers: Scott Scarfone and Janet Draper Reducing the elements of planting design to the simplest and most basic of design principles can be a powerful approach to creating bold and […]
Speaker: Gary Krupnick, Research Scientist, National Museum of Natural History Pollinators are critical to environmental health, our nation’s economy, and our food security. But many pollinators are in serious […]
Too Many Deer? Are too many deer endangering our local flora and fauna? If so, what can be done about it? On February 22 at 7 p.m., join a free […]
There seems to be a misconception that natives are not as showy as non-native plants in the flower garden. Not true! This inspiring one-hour lecture will open your eyes to […]
Ask the Experts about Perennials Tuesday, February 28 at 12 Noon Central Our expert panelists: Darwin Perennials Dummen Orange Walters Gardens
In this online presentation, Michael Carter Jr. will highlight the many contributions the African continent and people of African descent have made to farming and food traditions in the United […]
Gardening Talks presentation on: Spring Pruning: Presented by Jason Heizer of Bartlett Tree. We often think of winter as the proper time to prune, but spring flowering shrubs and trees […]
Bob Schamerhorn’s online multimedia presentation will demonstrate water’s powerful attraction to birds and other wildlife in every season and will suggest ways to enhance our enjoyment of nature by bringing […]
Bedford Extension Master Gardeners presents their annual GROW THE GOOD LIFE Three presenters will offer advice and tips about how to get more out of your garden space and extend […]
Kim Eierman, an ecological landscape designer specializing in native plants, will cover the dramatic decline of pollinators due to factors that include climate change and will offer simple strategies gardeners […]
Featured authors: Susan Mulvihill – The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook Duane Pancoast – The Geriatric Gardener Teresa Woodard – American Roots: Lessons and Inspiration from the Designers Reimagining Our […]
