Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association

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are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital, family or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Scott Baker at the Bedford Extension Office at 540-586-7675 (TDD number 800-828-1120) during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association

Bedford County Extension Office
Suite 102, 122 East Main Street
Bedford County Admin Bldg.
Bedford, VA 24523

Hours: 8:30am-5pm weekdays
Main Office: (540) 586-7675
Help Desk Email: bedfordmg@vt.edu

Our Mission

Is to advise, educate, and serve the citizens of the Town of Bedford and Bedford County in their horticultural needs.

Master Gardener Training Classes

Begin during the first week of February. For more information, click on the "Join Us" page.

BAMGA Community Plant Sale

Held on the last Saturday of April @ Central Virginia Community College, 1633 Venture Blvd, Bedford, VA.

Selection and Care of Christmas Trees

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For many families, selection and purchase of a Christmas tree is an annual tradition. Indeed, bringing home the tree often signals the official start of the holiday season. Proper selection of a tree, like any other product, will help to make the season even more enjoyable. With today’s live-tree market, healthy, fresh, fragrant, and affordable Christmas trees are abundant and available to anyone who wishes to have a real tree. MORE

A container-grown tree provides a different option for the holiday season. Photo credit: Bert Cregg, MSU

ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-641/420-641.html