Tips, Tricks, and Tools – MGNV – ZOOM event

Webinar

Ever wonder what Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) know that you don’t? In this talk, you’ll learn some of what EMGs have learned either through training or hard experience. EMG Alyssa […]

Art of the Garden Journal – MGNV – ZOOM event

Webinar

Reading this, you might be saying to yourself, “I am not an artist. I can’t even draw a stick figure.” If that’s the case, you’re not alone. You might also be wondering why being able to make art of any sort would be an important skill for a gardener to employ. Join Mary Jennings, professional […]

Authors Talk Gardening – National Garden Bureau

Join us for a free and lively virtual party where you get to meet the authors of great gardening books! Registration is required. Book give-aways are for participants who are attending live on the actual day of the event. Can't attend live? Still register so you get a recording after the fact! FREE REGISTER  

Ask the Experts about Hostas – National Garden Bureau

Webinar

  Join us for an informative hour-long webinar dedicated to the world of hostas, the versatile perennial plant that can transform any garden into a lush paradise! Engage with expert […]

Orchids 101 – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

Class Description Did you know there are more than 28,000 species of orchid and that they are present in every biome on earth except for glaciers? Orchids inspire awe and admiration for their beauty and stately elegance. They can also be intimidating for new growers. Yet many orchids are very low-maintenance, high-impact plants for spaces […]

Monarchs 101: Back to Basics

Zoom webinar

Monarchs 101: Back to Basics presented by Katie-Lyn Puffer, Monarch Joint Venture Join MJV's Education Manager for a very basic, but thorough, introduction to monarch biology and ecology. If you're wanting to learn more, but don't know where to start, this webinar is for you! Or perhaps you just want to refresh your knowledge. Katie-Lyn […]

Vegetable Gardening in a Warming World – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

Class Description Climate change might mean that we can grow both heat tolerant cultivars of traditional food crops over a longer season but also experiment with more unusual crops like turmeric, agretti, and orach.  Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria will provide tips and tricks for cultivation of food crops in […]

Container Gardening: Big Impact in Small Places – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

Class Description Tight on space but itching to grow something? Gardening in containers may be a solution for you! Gardening in containers is a great way to grow both ornamental and edible plants even if you don’t have a few acres. Extension Master Gardener Benton Murphy will cover the basics of container gardening, including raised beds, selecting […]

Container Gardening with Keystone Plants

Zoom webinar

Container Gardening with Keystone Plants presented by Krista De Cooke, Homegrown National Park In this presentation, Krista De Cooke will explore container gardening as a potent strategy to combat biodiversity loss. Attendees will learn how to cultivate keystone plants tailored to their growing conditions and suitable for small spaces, using ecoregions as a guide for […]