Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Why are holly, evergreens, poinsettias, and spices like cinnamon and ginger so tied to modern holiday traditions? Mark Ragland explores the mythology and botany of traditional holiday plants, including the ingredients of the seasonal favorite, fruitcake! He also includes instructions and tips for the proper care of the most common holiday plants. Online class conducted […]
Joining the Online Presentation Visit the URL below to join the program: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/ In case there are any last minute changes, please check your e-mail for any updates. Video Midweek with Mark presentations are recorded and posted to the JC Raulston Arboretum's YouTube Channelthe following Monday. Be sure to subscribe to our Channel for updates. Registration […]
Home Gardener Day brings together gardeners of all experience levels for a dynamic day of learning with garden speakers, workshops, and more. Register by NLT Jan 10th, 2021
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 […]
Modules 1 -4/ 2021 Annual Symposium Full Bundle.
Brie Arthur, Author, Horticulturist, and Lifelong Home Gardener Saturday, February 27 – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Mammal browse is one of the biggest challenges that gardeners face. And we all have critters that we are sharing our gardens with, including deer, rabbits, groundhogs, even cats and dogs! The reality is, our gardens are delicious- they are […]
Gardening Symposium This full day continuing education symposium will feature four speakers and topics. Morning and afternoon sessions will be separated by a lunch break that will give you time to eat and stretch your legs while you listen to other short topics including highlights from Frederick County’s FFA and an update on the Spotted […]
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 […]
The World Turns to Climate Action EARTHDAY.ORG is honored that the Biden Administration has decided to convene a global climate summit on Earth Day 2021. Many important environmental events have happened on Earth Day since 1970, including the recent signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each and every […]
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