Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
For each session, we'll have three different groups going out with age appropriate activities - Littles (3-5yo + adult), Kids/Families (6+), and Adult (16yo and up). Registration is required and groups will be small, so don't wait! More details and our registration page should be up by Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. This is another free […]
Speaker: Dr. Eric Wiseman, Virginia Tech Urban tree canopy cover is the aggregation of overhead vegetation in built environments that provides critical ecosystem services ranging from increased property values to better human health. To maximize these benefits, we must understand the spatial and temporal patterns of tree canopy cover. Technology advancements are rapidly improving our […]
Hi Everyone, save the dates to join us for one of our upcoming educational wildflower walks! For each session, we'll have three different groups going out with age appropriate activities - Littles (3-5yo + adult), Kids/Families (6+), and Adult (16yo and up). Registration is required and groups will be small, so don't wait! More details […]
What a great time of year to come to Pharsalia to cut dahlias and zinnias as well as forage the grounds for filler and other flowers. This informative workshop will give you the basics of conditioning, mechanics and arranging from two seasoned professionals. Bring a clean bucket with a handle, clippers, your favorite vase or […]
"Hokie BugFest celebrates the fun and exciting science of entomology, and the Virginia Tech tradition of learning and discovery, through outreach and engagement. This event highlights an ongoing youth education program hosted by the Virginia Tech Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, and the department's […]
Bring a friend and enjoy a day in the country learning how to create a wreath, arrangement or a full flower crown from the bounty of beautiful dried flowers from Pharsalia. Foxie will not only teach on the appropriate plant drying techniques but will demonstrate how to create your own work of art out of […]
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 […]
All alumni, parents, and friends are invited to virtually join the UVA Club of Charlottesville for a look at how Leslie readies her garden for winter and the following spring. We are excited to welcome Leslie Keheler Harris back six months later for a window into her end of season garden tasks and preparation for spring! […]
It’s almost time to hang the holiday greens! Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association (BAMGA)will be on hand to help you make a stunning first impression at your doorstep with a homemade pinecone wreath! They will show you how your wreath can be updated easily to suit every holiday/season with greenery from your very […]
A watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. We share successful tools and techniques, offer lessons and learnings from on-the-ground work, build capacities of local organizations, foster partnerships, educate on new initiatives and emerging practices, network among each other, and celebrate our successes. Through […]
Brie Arthur, Author, Horticulturist, and Lifelong Home Gardener Register Join camellia enthusiast, propagator, and grower Brie Arthur for a morning discussion on the southern favorite, camellia. In this three-hour virtual session, Brie will share insights on how to cultivate camellias in zones 7–9 for high impact interest through the fall, winter, and spring. Divided into […]
It’s almost time to hang the holiday greens! Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association (BAMGA) will be on hand to help you make a stunning first impression at your doorstep with a homemade pinecone wreath! They will show you how your wreath can be updated easily to suit every holiday/season with greenery from your […]