National Gardening Day

National Gardening Day on April 14 is a day of encouragement, a day created to give gardeners a shove and a shovel so that they can begin their gardening journey.  More

Virginia’s Historic Garden Week

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The Path Forward Please join us April 17-24, 2021 for tours throughout Virginia. Visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring. In addition, over 1,000 world-class floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members will enhance tour properties. This beloved […]

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Organic Methods to Control Pests and Weeds

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On April 19, the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners will provide a presentation on Nonchemical and Organic Methods to Control Pests and Weeds. Dave Lawson, Branch Manager, Landscape Supply of VA, will discuss alternatives to synthetic pesticides including nonchemical and organic controls. We will learn if nonchemical methods are organic, what “organic” actually means, and what […]

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Understanding the Myths and Truths of Organic Pesticides

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On April 19, 2021 at 7pm-8pm, the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners will provide a presentation on Understanding the Myths and Truths of Organic Pesticides. Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener will discuss alternatives to synthetic pesticides including nonchemical and organic controls. This presentation is free and open to the public. Go to VBMG.org to join […]

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City Cemetery’s Online Rose Sale

Old City Cemetery 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Browse more than 100 varieties of antique and heirloom roses available in this year’s sale. Buy them online and pick them up at Old City Cemetery. Pick-up begins April 23. Sale begins April 21st at 10:00am.

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Earth Day

The World Turns to Climate Action EARTHDAY.ORG is honored that the Biden Administration has decided to convene a global climate summit on Earth Day 2021. Many important environmental events have happened on Earth Day since 1970, including the recent signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each and every […]

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Trees Make a Better World Webinar Series

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A free five-part webinar series with James Downer, Ph.D. of University of California:  Trees Make a Better World Thursdays 12:30pm-1:30pm April 22- May 20

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City Cemetery’s In-Person Rose Sale

Old City Cemetery 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Come peruse more than 100 varieties of antique and heirloom roses for sale at OCC and take home some new garden treasures.

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Forgotten Uses of American Flora

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Gear up for a botanical journey through North America as we explore the illustrious history of overlooked plants.  Justin Fornal will identify weeds we often see growing along modern highways that were once used in Native American ceremonial rituals.  He will discuss the process used to create birch sap wine, mojo bags, resin based adhesives, medicinal salves, colonial era […]

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Arbor Day

We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Founded in 1972 — the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance — the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. More than 1 million members, supporters, and valued partners have helped us plant more than 350 million trees […]

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Moneta Herb Festival

This Festival is held annually at Moneta Farm and Home Center, and VCE/BAMGA hosts an information booth where volunteers provide educational materials, respond to questions relating to horticulture and gardening, and provide information relative to the Master Gardener Training Program and BAMGA membership. Representatives from a wholesale herb supplier are also available to answer questions. […]

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Container Gardens Workshop- Bedford Central Library

Bedford Central Library 321 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Hello Everyone! It's that fun time of year we've been waiting for- Spring! Our BAMGA Library Workshops this year will be all about Container Gardens! The libraries will follow all CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe. We plan to do a Power Point presentation on gardening in small spaces, followed by a hands on planting time. […]

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