Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Bats - Leslie Sturges, President, Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia Often the stuff of myths, legends, and spooky stories, bats are actually a crucial part of our natural ecosystems. This talk discusses bat habitat, how our gardens can support them, and the pest control benefits bats provide.
Free Unique, colorful, and often very easy to care for, succulents and cacti can be incredibly rewarding plants to grow both indoors and outdoors in our region. Yet many experienced gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts have never tried to grow them! Join Extension Master Gardener Benton Murphy as he shares tips and tricks on growing amazing and exotic […]
Free What’s in a name? Join Extension Master Gardeners Rebecca Secula and Evin Morrison as they discuss just that. A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but knowing and understanding the scientific nomenclature of your favorite plants is not only interesting, but a necessary tool in your garden toolkit. Follow along as they discuss the difference between […]
In this introductory overview of native plants, Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills introduces species for the Mid-Atlantic region (from trees to ground covers) that attract and support our local pollinators, butterflies, moths, and birds. She explains how to choose beautiful native plants appropriate for the conditions of your yard, describing their use in layered forest settings; in […]
Ever wonder what Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) know that you don’t? In this talk, you’ll learn some of what EMGs have learned either through training or hard experience. EMG Alyssa Ford Morel has gathered helpful tidbits from her colleagues with the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia and compiled them in this presentation. FREE, REGISTRATION […]
Reading this, you might be saying to yourself, “I am not an artist. I can’t even draw a stick figure.” If that’s the case, you’re not alone. You might also be wondering why being able to make art of any sort would be an important skill for a gardener to employ. Join Mary Jennings, professional […]
This symposium will offer new and innovative sustainable design and maintenance strategies to take your home garden or professional work to the next level. Join industry experts as they share practical and scalable lessons from the field representing a diverse range of natural landscapes and human environments. We’ll explore the latest research from the University […]
Join us for a free and lively virtual party where you get to meet the authors of great gardening books! Registration is required. Book give-aways are for participants who are attending live on the actual day of the event. Can't attend live? Still register so you get a recording after the fact! FREE REGISTER
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
