Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
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 […]
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 […]
Container Gardening with Keystone Plants presented by Krista De Cooke, Homegrown National Park In this presentation, Krista De Cooke will explore container gardening as a potent strategy to combat biodiversity loss. Attendees will learn how to cultivate keystone plants tailored to their growing conditions and suitable for small spaces, using ecoregions as a guide for […]
Class Description Fungal, viral and bacterial diseases can be rampant in the vegetable garden. Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria, will discuss how to recognize, manage, and prevent these disease pathogens from ruining your harvest. Learn about the most common diseases in the vegetable garden and explore some tactics for keeping […]
Class Description Landscape plants already overgrown? Need to remove old flower heads? Summer provides a second and sometimes much-needed time to prune a variety of spring flowering trees and shrubs and to help perennial flowering plants look their best. Thoughtful and careful pruning can improve overall structure, manage the size of your woody plants, and […]
From Blue Ridge PRISM: Join us via Zoom on July 24th when we welcome our guest speaker Heather Holm, an award-winning author and nationally sought-after speaker who spends much of her time passionately educating audiences about the fascinating world of native bees and the native plants that support them. Bumble bees (Bombus) are by far […]
Learn about the INSECT HEROES in your garden, who work tirelessly throughout their lives to create the serene beauty of the garden you enjoy every day. INSECTS?! Are you sure? All you have to do is invite the “right” kinds of insects to your garden and most insect problems will be solved. Extension Master Gardener […]
Class Description Wondering what to plant when the weather starts to cool? Consider carrots, leafy greens, or garlic for starters. Join Extension Master Gardener Molly Newling to learn what to plant when, and simple tips for success. Molly discusses inexpensive techniques to extend your harvest and ways to enjoy some of your crops in the dead of […]
In the Life of Wasps: Hunters, Pollinators, Masons, and more Date & Time Aug 22, 2024 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description Join us to learn more about the diverse lives of wasps! Pollinator Conservation Specialists, Jennifer Hopwood and Rae Powers will outline the roles of wasps, highlight some key groups, outline conservation measures, […]
Do you live in a small space? Succulents are a perfect choice if you live in an apartment or condo and want to incorporate plants into your small space. Extension Master Gardener Stephanie Halcrow will explore what makes a plant a succulent, their geographic origins, and why they are great options for small spaces. You’ll learn all […]
Creating Winter Interest in the Garden Speaker: Heather Gargano, VBMG; Adjunct Professor, TCC Horticulture; Landscape Designer, Garden Girl Designz Winter gardens don’t have to be drab and lifeless – especially in Tidewater. Heather will present techniques and “out of the box” ideas for spicing up the landscape and creating a garden that entices you to venture […]
Butterfly, ladybug, firefly, caterpillar, luna moth, bumble bee-- all insects! (Spotted lanternfly-- also an insect.) Insects play a crucial role in our world. Yet, their numbers are declining at an alarming rate. Most insects are extremely beneficial to our local ecosystems. Our birds, plants, flowers, trees, and vegetables could not survive without them! However, there are […]
