Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Arborists and consultants are frequently called to assess claims of damage to trees. Without management records or direct evidence of the damage it is difficult to determine what impact an action or event had on the growth of trees. Case studies and research will be presented using tree-ring analysis as evidence in legal disputes regarding alleged […]
Today, many cities around the globe are planting street trees to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, this practice is not a new phenomenon. As I will show in this lecture, cities like New York City and Berlin during the nineteenth century began to systematically plant trees to improve the urban climate. I will […]
Do you have clients with some woods OR maybe clients with expansive yards that they might like to convert to wildlife habitat? The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership (Univ. of Maryland, Penn State, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, VDOF and VCE) has developed a handbook for green industry professionals to learn how to create, enhance and […]
Speaker: Dr. Eric Wiseman, Virginia Tech Urban tree canopy cover is the aggregation of overhead vegetation in built environments that provides critical ecosystem services ranging from increased property values to better human health. To maximize these benefits, we must understand the spatial and temporal patterns of tree canopy cover. Technology advancements are rapidly improving our […]
Our local urban tree canopy depends upon the efforts of thousands of residents to care for mature trees and to plant new ones on privately held properties. Extension Master Gardeners Amy Crumpton and Molly Newling discuss how to properly care for trees already in your home landscape and how to assess your site’s conditions to […]
Gardening Talks presentation on: Spring Pruning: Presented by Jason Heizer of Bartlett Tree. We often think of winter as the proper time to prune, but spring flowering shrubs and trees require a different schedule to preserve their flower buds. Jason will talk techniques and timing for pruning a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. Gardening […]
The World Health Organization reports that green spaces in urban areas are essential resources necessary for healthy and sustainable living environments. They allow urban dwellers to connect with nature, which provides measurable physical and psychological benefits. For wildlife, the rate at which natural habitats are being conserved is declining, and there is great potential to […]
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 […]
Class Description Arbor Day, the annual day in April dedicated to tree planting, is a good occasion to discuss the importance of planting trees and the many reasons for choosing native tree species. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn details on the characteristics and attributes of 20 native trees with suggestions on their uses in the […]
