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Fruit Trees for the Urban Gardener – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

Class Description Who says you need an orchard? Join Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria and Extension Master Gardener Nicole McGrew to learn the basics and joys of growing your own fruit. They will cover trees planted in the ground and in containers, so there will be something for everyone. It promises to […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Stewartsville Public Library 45 Cascade Drive, Vinton, VA

Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Montvale Public Library 11575 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA

Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]

Container Gardening: Big Impact in Small Places – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

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 […]

Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Forest Public Library 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA

Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]

Celebrating Native Trees – Presented by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Zoom webinar

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 […]

29th Annual Moneta Herb Festival

Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Road, Moneta, virginia

29th Annual Herb Festival    Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Road, Moneta   May 4, 2024 from 10:00 – 2:00   Pre-register now at (540) 297-5558 for a free hands-on workshop and make your own hypertufa planter.  Workshop begins at 11:00. Limited to 15 participants   Would you like to create your own […]

Container Gardening with Keystone Plants

Zoom webinar

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 […]