Creating Hypnotizing Horticultural Displays

Zoom webinar

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 powerful planting compositions. Powerful plantings respond to our emotions because of their striking application of color, form, texture or placement. Successful compositions are complex in […]

Free

A Natural History Approach to Protecting Pollinators

Zoom webinar

  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 decline. This presentation will provide insight into the natural history of plant-pollinator interactions and how biologists, gardeners, and community scientists can help protect plants and […]

Free

ZOOM – Deer Population and Forest Health in the Arlington Region

Zoom webinar

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 webinar with a top national expert on deer management, Dr. Bernd Blossey, a professor of natural resources and the environment at Cornell University. The talk is […]

Free

Remarkable Natives for Beautiful, Planet-Friendly Gardens

Webinar

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 dazzling specimens that attract accolades as well as pollinators. The presentation includes mail-order sources for natives (in addition to your local garden center!)  Featured plants […]

$13.95

PIEDMONT MASTER GARDENERS – ZOOM – Spring Lecture Series—Michael Carter Jr., “Africulture and Unique Organic Vegetables You’ll Want in Your Home Garden”

Zoom webinar

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 States. He will also introduce some of the unique plants he grows organically at his family’s certified Virginia Century Farm in Orange County. Carter is […]

$10.00

PIEDMONT MASTER GARDENERS – ZOOM – Spring Lecture Series—Bob Schamerhorn, “Attracting Birds and Other Wildlife to Your Garden with Easy-to-Create Water Features”

Zoom webinar

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 water into our backyards. Based in Richmond, Schamerhorn is an award-winning nature photographer and a lifelong bird and nature enthusiast. His work has appeared in […]

$10.00

LYNCHBURG, Old City Cemetery – Apple Grafting Workshop

Old City Cemetery 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States

  Back by popular demand, Orchard Owner John Hoskins demonstrates the process of apple tree grafting. You’ll get to graft and take home two of your very own apple trees, plus a grafting tool. There are 2 sessions – 9am & 11am. Tickets are $40 and must be reserved in advance. REGISTER    

$40.00

BEDFORD MASTER GARDENERS – GROW THE GOOD LIFE 2023

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 13586 Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA

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 your growing season. METHODS FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR GARDEN EXPERIENCE - Mark Angelini “Learn common-sense design techniques to maximize your garden. We'll explore garden design best […]

$25.00 – $35.00

PIEDMONT MASTER GARDENERS – ZOOM – Spring Lecture Series—Kim Eierman, “Designing a Pollinator Victory Garden for a Changing Climate”

Zoom webinar

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 can use to support bees and an array of other pollinator species. Based in Westchester County, New York, Eierman is author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: […]

$10.00