February

February 2012 Events

Feb 15th and 22nd – Starting Your Vegetable Garden From Seeds Indoors:

Join us to learn the basics of successful plant propagation, including seed selection, requirements for germination, tips on transplanting, and the importance of hardening plants before moving them outdoors.  There will be two of these same events in different locations. One in Arlington, and one in Alexandria. The information for both events is listed below. To register for either of these events please call the Master Gardener Horticulture Help Desk at 703-228-6414 or e-mail mgarlalex@gmail.com

ALEXANDRIA:

  • WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m
  • WHERE: Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA

ARLINGTON:

  • WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m
  • WHERE: Walter Reed Community Center
    2909 16th Street South, Arlington, VA

www.ext.vt.edu Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity employer.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Arlington office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (703) 228-6400/TDD/PC 1-800-1120 during business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to discuss accommodation at least five business days prior to the event.

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February 28th – Community Gardening 101:  A Workshop for Community Organizations and Non-profits Interested in Developing Community Gardens

Representatives of non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, and community and volunteer groups are invited to attend this seminar on Community Garden Development.   Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia, the workshop will cover Checklists for Successful Garden Startups, local resources for community garden leaders, an overview of local, regional, and internet resources for community garden leaders, and materials from the American Community Garden Association.
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The day will also give participants a chance to hear from established community garden leaders about the trials, successes and planning that goes into a successful garden and will allow attendees to network with other garden leaders.

  •  What:      Community Gardening 101 Workshop for Community Groups
  • When:    Tuesday February 28th,   8:30 am– 12:00 noon
  • Where:   Fairlington Community Center  3308 S. Stafford St.  Arlington  VA.  22206
  • Cost:      Free

To Register:   Call 703 228 6414  or email mgarlalex@vt.edu

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Alan L. Grant, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Interim Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Wondi Mersie, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg.

Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.