Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
In a world and time of colliding and competing urgencies – environmental, social, economic, physical and spiritual – it can often feel as though Gardening is perhaps superfluous – […]
Did you know that Fall is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials? This class offers easy tips for planting, onsite composting, providing winter habitat and food for […]
Land management practices in agriculture and landscaping have led to an array of interconnected environmental problems. In particular, the reliance on mowed turfgrass as the default urban and suburban landscape […]
Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly as he talks about preparing your landscape for winter. During Home Gardening Series: Preparing Your Landscape for Winter, Kevin will share his Top […]
Speaker: Cindy Brown, Horticulturist, Educator, Smithsonian Gardens From carrots to beets, parsnips to radishes, and everything in between, let’s look at the garden’s buried treasures; an up-close view of our […]
Speaker: Sylvia Schmeichel, Horticulturist, Smithsonian Gardens Not looking forward to raking up all those leaves this Fall? You are in luck! Join us as we share why it’s good to […]
Speaker: Alex Dencker, Horticulturist, Smithsonian Gardens Many commonly used garden plants imported to North America have escaped into once pristine natural areas. After becoming a monoculture these species drive out […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ask the Experts about Houseplants Friday, Feb. 17 at 12 Noon Central Our expert panelists: Costa Nursery Dummen Orange
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 […]
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 […]
