Word Quiz of the Week
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What are the dense tufts or rows of hairs found on some species of irises, spiderworts, and turtleheads?
2026 January – March Public Education Classes – Now Online!
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Public Ed classes offered from January through March 2026 are now online. Each video has been edited and captioned, and each page includes multiple resources.
Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers – and Your Kids Can Help!
Join MGNV Extension Master Gardeners on April 19, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. to learn how to grow vegetables in containers. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a newbie, this class is for you! We'll cover container gardening basics — including soil medium, pots, popular plants (tomatoes!), watering guidelines, and pest management.
TREE: Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringetree, Old Man’s Beard)
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Showy spring flowers and summer fruit for song birds makes this an appealing, native addition to the landscape. Be aware though, fruit and foliage also appeal to deer! The Virginia Native Plant Society named #WhiteFringetree as 1997 Wildflower of the Year.
Bird-Friendly Gardening
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Bird Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in your Landscape by Jen McGuinness is a handy guide for anyone interested in learning more about what they can do in their outdoor living space to support wild birds. The most effective way to provide food is planting native plants that attract the insects on which birds feed. Native plants also provide other food sources such as seeds, fruit, and nectar, as well as spaces for birds to nest or hide from predators.
Healthy Kids Day 2026: Fun at YMCA Alexandria
Join us at YMCA Alexandria on April 18 for Healthy Kids Day! Enjoy fun activities, meet friends, and celebrate fitness for all ages.