Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Arborists and consultants are frequently called to assess claims of damage to trees. Without management records or direct evidence of the damage it is difficult to determine what impact an action or event had on the growth of trees. Case studies and research will be presented using tree-ring analysis as evidence in legal disputes regarding alleged […]
Today, many cities around the globe are planting street trees to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, this practice is not a new phenomenon. As I will show in this lecture, cities like New York City and Berlin during the nineteenth century began to systematically plant trees to improve the urban climate. I will […]
Do you have clients with some woods OR maybe clients with expansive yards that they might like to convert to wildlife habitat? The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership (Univ. of Maryland, Penn State, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, VDOF and VCE) has developed a handbook for green industry professionals to learn how to create, enhance and […]
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 […]
Free webinar from "The Gardener's Workshop" Join Lisa Mason Ziegler for a refresher on the practical applications of the Cool Flowers concept such as tending the fall-planted garden and planting in very early spring. If you are not familiar with the basics of planting cool-season hardy annuals, Lisa recommends: reading the book Cool Flowers, requesting the FREE […]
Free webinar from "The Gardener's Workshop". Join Lisa Mason Ziegler for a tutorial on how she grows a constant supply of sunflowers for her cut-flower farm. This webinar will cover the cashflow benefits of growing sunflowers and how to do it. Selecting a sunflower variety to grow, starting from seed, when to start and end […]
Birds: Feathers, Fields, Forests and Flowers the 63rd GCV Conservation Forum, offers an impressive roster of speakers who will entertain and educate attendees on the “brilliance of birds” and some of the threats that are causing their numbers to diminish. Learn how our actions can help protect birds and their habitats, now and in the future. […]
Ask the Experts about Lilacs Wednesday, May 11 at 12:00 AM EST Our expert panelists: Monrovia Spring Meadow Nursery REGISTER NOW Watch and Learn from Gardening Experts! The members of the National Garden Bureau are experts in their field. This series of great garden webinars are free to anyone who wants to learn more about […]
Ask the Experts about Peppers Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST Our expert panelists: Johnny’s Selected Seeds Seeds By Design Seminis Home Garden REGISTER NOW Watch and Learn from Gardening Experts! The members of the National Garden Bureau are experts in their field. This series of great garden webinars are free to anyone […]
Ask the Experts about Verbena (mixing and matching annual color) Wednesday, May 25 at 12:00 PM EST Our expert panelists: Syngenta Flowers American Takii Ball FloraPlant/PanAm Seed REGISTER NOW Watch and Learn from Gardening Experts! The members of the National Garden Bureau are experts in their field. This series of great garden webinars are free […]
Ask the Experts about Shade Gardening with Perennials Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST Our expert panelists: Dummen Orange Walters Gardens REGISTER NOW *If you can't join the webinar at the designated time, watch the recording later on at https://ngb.org/great-garden-webinars/
Ask the Experts about Roses Wednesday, June 29 at 12:00 PM EST Our expert panelists: Bailey Nurseries Star Roses Suntory Flowers REGISTRATION COMING SOON *If you can’t join the webinar at the designated time, watch the recording later on at https://ngb.org/great-garden-webinars/
