Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Certain groups of native plants referred to as “keystone plants” have been found to be especially supportive of wildlife. In this program Extension Master Gardeners Elaine Mills and Kathie Clements describe selected species of trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials native to the Mid-Atlantic region which offer food and shelter for pollinators and birds and provide […]
Landscape designers who successfully employ an ecology-based approach typically draw from a variety of sources. The inextricable link between people and ecology only increases the need to broaden the investigative lens. Join us as we explore the integration of "ecology-based" design with "people-based" factors, including the lingering effects of historic land use and the need […]
Many of us would like to create more gardening spaces and reduce our lawns, but we dread the back-breaking hard work involved. Good news! The days of digging deep and flipping or cutting turf are over. In this class, Extension Master Gardener Becky Halbe describes methods she has used on her property and elsewhere to […]
Landscape designers who successfully employ an ecology-based approach typically draw from a variety of sources. The inextricable link between people and ecology only increases the need to broaden the investigative lens. Join us as we explore the integration of "ecology-based" design with "people-based" factors, including the lingering effects of historic land use and the need […]
Jumpstart your vegetable garden! Get the scoop on seed selection – hybrid vs. heirloom, which seeds to start indoors and what’s required to get them growing. Extension Master Gardeners Jasmin DeCourcey and Pam Newton will explain how to make your own starter pots, create simple lighting systems, and practice winter sowing by starting seeds outdoors […]
Turf grass is overwhelming the most common plants used in our yards. However, it is not the best way to make our lawns sustainable. Explore ground covers native to Hampton Roads, discover the invasive, non-natives to avoid and learn to plan just enough for your needs.
Building Plant Diversity Builds Resilient Landscapes Over the past 15 years, a growing body of scientific research has enabled proponents of diverse plant selections and plant communities to re-think the urban landscape in terms of true sustainability. Ongoing research has shaped the work of cutting-edge landscape professionals in creating plant communities, outlining the value of […]
Sustainable landscaping builds on the conditions of your yard to create a healthier and more ecologically-friendly outdoor space. Join Extension Master Gardener Amy Crumpton to explore how the principles of sustainability coupled with conservation gardening methods offer resourceful solutions for improving and managing your home landscape. Online class offered by Extension Master Gardeners. After you RSVP, You […]
pWinter is an excellent time to prune many trees and shrubs. Extension Master Gardeners Molly Newling and Angela McNamara explain why and how to prune to remove crossing and rubbing branches, suckers, water sprouts, and damaged wood. They discuss the best practices for reducing shrub size, trimming hedges, and carefully removing larger limbs. The results will be […]
Join Northern Virginia Extension Master Gardeners Dona Lee and Susan Wilhelm to learn the many aspects of vegetable gardening – including selecting a site, improving your soil, planning your garden layout, attracting pollinators, and obtaining seeds, plants, and equipment. This is the first part of an entry-level, step-by-step course on creating a vegetable garden. Part 2 will […]
GO TO THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION Registration is open for the 2022 Virtual Spring Lecture Series! All lectures will be hosted online via Zoom, from 7-8:15pm ET. Save your spot now. The PMG Association will continue to offer virtual programming until it is safe for us to gather again in person. Please […]
Join the talk at vbmg.org This one-hour presentation is free and open to the public. Our presenter is Kendall Topping, Community Forestry Specialist at the Virginia Department of Forestry This Gardening Talk will be provided via Zoom beginning at 7PM. All the Gardening Talks are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Go […]
