Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Birds: Feathers, Fields, Forests and Flowers the 63rd GCV Conservation Forum, offers an impressive roster of speakers who will entertain and educate attendees on the “brilliance of birds” and some of the threats that are causing their numbers to diminish. Learn how our actions can help protect birds and their habitats, now and in the future. […]
-GROW NATIVE- LANDSCAPING WITH VIRGINIA NATIVES WEBINAR SERIES Webinars from Wednesday, September 1, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape in this series offered by the Plant Virginia Natives partnership. If you’ve heard that using native plants […]
-Montvale Library Community Room- Learn how to impart natural flavor into homemade salad dressings, marinades, dips, sauces and more! This October members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association will be visiting our libraries to teach us how to create infused oils, vinegars, and spirits using herbs and fruits. Participants will learn about the food safety […]
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Do you own or are you interested in owning a high tunnel or hoop house? Let Grace Summers of VSU Small Farm Outreach Program and her over 30 years of hoop house/high tunnel/greenhouse experience guide you into how to protect and preserve your growing investment going into the winter season. High tunnels […]
The pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 are reinforcing for all what psychologists and environmental advocates have long stated: being outside is quite literally healing. Many have turned to the natural environment seeking spiritual and physical restoration. We are pleased to provide an opportunity to explore how the landscape can heal us, and how we, […]
The last flowers of the season may be blooming, but did you know you can support pollinators in your garden year-round? Join Clare to hear how you can plant for pollinators, as well as create nesting sites and overwintering habitats for bees, butterflies, and more. Become a pollinator protector this fall! GUEST SPEAKER: Clare Walker […]
-GROW NATIVE- LANDSCAPING WITH VIRGINIA NATIVES WEBINAR SERIES Webinars from Wednesday, September 1, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape in this series offered by the Plant Virginia Natives partnership. If you’ve heard that using native plants […]
HOW TO WINTERIZE BEE HIVES Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual Zoom Event REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! If you would like to get notified when this event is open for registration, please subscribe to our event email list. SUBSCRIBE TO EVENT EMAIL LIST For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach […]
2021-2022 THEME: NATURALLY CONNECTED A favorite tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase) & more! Tickets are available online ONLY, they must be purchased in advance (no walk-ins), and they have an arrival time. LIGHTS & DISPLAYS Millions of lights line garden paths and twinkle in trees under the night […]
Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “A Storybook Christmas” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by […]
United Way of Roanoke Valley and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center are pleased to announce that the beloved Fashions for Evergreen event is back in person for 2021! From whimsical and outlandish displays to elegant and traditional designs, visitors of the 2021 Fashions for Evergreens, will be inspired by the glamorous trees and be […]
We are kicking off the holiday season on December 8th with the Lighting of the Garden. Gather family and friends and join in a sing-a-long of holiday favorites, wondrous lights and tasty holiday treats! Then, join us anytime between now and January 10th to enjoy the lights. They will be on every evening ~ catch […]
