GROW THE GOOD LIFE – Bedford Area Master Gardeners

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

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, […]

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Bedford Central Library 321 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus – Bedford County Library Workshop

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

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 […]

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Moneta/SML Public Library 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA

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 […]

Fruit Trees for the Urban Gardener – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

Class Description Who says you need an orchard? Join Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria and Extension Master Gardener Nicole McGrew to learn the basics and joys of growing your own fruit. They will cover trees planted in the ground and in containers, so there will be something for everyone. It promises to […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Stewartsville Public Library 45 Cascade Drive, Vinton, VA

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Montvale Public Library 11575 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA

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 […]

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Forest Public Library 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA

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 […]