Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
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 hosta enthusiasts and get answers to any of your questions about which hosta would work well in your garden. Can't attend live? Still register so […]
As you begin your garden plans for 2024, the Bedford Master Gardeners offer some helpful instruction and advice with our annual Grow The Good Life program. This year's seminar will be three presentations on gardening with a focus on the environment. The seminar will be on March 9, 2024, in-person at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, […]
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 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 […]
Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]
Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]
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 […]
Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]