Annual Native Plant Sale at FFM

Come over to the Forest Farmers Market on May 29th to see what native plants Janet Davis (Hill House Farm & Nursery) has available. Check out their wonderful plant list. Go native!

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Keystone Species of Native Plants

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Certain groups of native plants referred to as “keystone plants” have been found to be especially supportive of wildlife. In this program Extension Master Gardeners Elaine Mills and Kathie Clements describe selected species of trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials native to the Mid-Atlantic region which offer food and shelter for pollinators and birds and provide […]

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Wildlife Corridors: How Native Trees and Plants can Restore Biodiversity (Zoom)

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Join the talk at vbmg.org This one-hour presentation is free and open to the public. Our presenter is Kendall Topping, Community Forestry Specialist at the Virginia Department of Forestry This Gardening Talk will be provided via Zoom beginning at 7PM. All the Gardening Talks are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Go […]

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The New Sustainable Garden – Designing With Native Plants (Zoom)

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GO TO THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION Registration is open for the 2022 Virtual Spring Lecture Series!   All lectures will be hosted online via Zoom, from 7-8:15pm ET. Save your spot now. The PMG Association will continue to offer virtual programming until it is safe for us to gather again in person. Please […]

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Natives Plant Alternatives to Replace Invasives in Your Garden

Zoom webinar

Speaker: Alex Dencker, Horticulturist, Smithsonian Gardens Many commonly used garden plants imported to North America have escaped into once pristine natural areas.  After becoming a monoculture these species drive out the native species, thereby degrading the ecosystem and lowering species diversity.  Alex Dencker will discuss some problematic plants, highlight the damage they’ve done and continue […]

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Pollination Station, Forest Library Spring Seminar, Presented by Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Forest Public Library 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners!   Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden?iv - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits […]

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Pollination Station – Bedford Central Library Spring Seminar, Presented by Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Bedford Central Library 321 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners!   Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden?iv - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits […]

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Pollination Station, Montvale Library Spring Seminar Presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

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

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners! Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden? - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits of […]

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Pollination Station, Moneta Library Spring Seminar Presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Moneta/SML Public Library 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners! Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden? - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits of […]

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Pollination Station, Big Island Library Spring Seminar, Presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners! Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden? - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits of […]

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Pollination Station, Stewartsville Public Library Spring Seminar, Presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

Stewartsville Public Library 45 Cascade Drive, Vinton, VA

Come learn all about pollinator homes with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners! Topics covered in this presentation... - What is a pollinator garden? - Why are pollinator gardens important? - How to get started on your own pollinator garden - What are the best types of soil and plants to use? - The Benefits of […]

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Selecting Native Plants for the Home Garden – MGNV – ZOOM event

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In this introductory overview of native plants, Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills introduces species for the Mid-Atlantic region (from trees to ground covers) that attract and support our local pollinators, butterflies, moths, and birds. She explains how to choose beautiful native plants appropriate for the conditions of your yard, describing their use in layered forest settings; in […]