Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Piedmont Master Gardeners: Garden Basics Workshop Master Gardeners will offer practical advice on spring-planted bulbs for summer and fall drama, fall-planted bulbs for spectacular spring color, and bulbs for winter forcing. Registration by September 14 is required. Email your name to info@piedmontmastergardeners.org. An invitation to the Zoom session will follow. · Year-Round Beauty with Bulbs […]
Create festive, original cards inspired by winter flora and fauna in this holiday card making virtual workshop. We’ll use rubbings, stencils, color washes, collage and other processes as we design small celebrations of the Season of Light! Follow along with Dana to create examples together in this virtual class. Online class conducted via Zoom
Many connections occur before Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights opens (Lewis Ginter). Networks of staff and volunteers merge their talents to plan the event, create hundreds of lighted forms, install miles of lights and prepare for opening night. Go behind the scenes to learn how the Garden quickly pivoted to implement an outdoor event filled […]
Join us to create a unique holiday wreath. Use common evergreens to create a base wreath on a wire form, then add accent greens cut from the Garden’s collections and various decorations. Work outdoors in a safely distanced setting to complete your wreath. We’ll have heaters and light seasonal snacks to keep you warm and […]
The now-virtual workshop will again be led by veteran Monticello Guide and Floral Designer, Lou Hatch. Hatch, who is responsible for the design and installation of Monticello’s holiday decorations, is a beloved wreath workshop instructor whose in-person classes quickly fill to capacity. This year’s event adds exciting elements to the program, including guided instruction on […]
Join us to create a unique holiday wreath. Use common evergreens to create a base wreath on a wire form, then add accent greens cut from the Garden’s collections and various decorations. Work outdoors in a safely distanced setting to complete your wreath. We’ll have heaters and light seasonal snacks to keep you warm and […]
Each year Smithsonian Gardens grows hundreds of poinsettias and decorates majestic evergreen trees to display in the Smithsonian museums and Castle. Watch as Smithsonian Gardens’ extensive poinsettia crop makes its magical transition from small, green slips grown in our greenhouse facility to cheery, colorful holiday plants on display in the interiors of our museums. Then […]
Why are holly, evergreens, poinsettias, and spices like cinnamon and ginger so tied to modern holiday traditions? Mark Ragland explores the mythology and botany of traditional holiday plants, including the ingredients of the seasonal favorite, fruitcake! He also includes instructions and tips for the proper care of the most common holiday plants. Online class conducted […]
Joining the Online Presentation Visit the URL below to join the program: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/ In case there are any last minute changes, please check your e-mail for any updates. Video Midweek with Mark presentations are recorded and posted to the JC Raulston Arboretum's YouTube Channelthe following Monday. Be sure to subscribe to our Channel for updates. Registration […]
Home Gardener Day brings together gardeners of all experience levels for a dynamic day of learning with garden speakers, workshops, and more. Register by NLT Jan 10th, 2021
Join Southern States Bedford Coop and Twain Lockhart from Cargill Animal Nutrition to learn about poultry nutrition. Topics will include: Nutrition, breed selection, chickens starting to lay, how to handle molt, preparing for winter, and much much more General Admission: Free / Sales end on Jan 11, 2021
Cohosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and the JC Raulston Arboretum "Hellebores: Homeland to the Present" Dick Tyler, Pine Knott Farms Registration Advance registration is not available. Location Online. Instructions will be provided in this announcement one to two weeks before the program is scheduled to take place. Questions […]