Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
The genus name of this showy native honors naturalist John Tradescant. Its common name may derive from several characteristics: its crouching spider-like leaf arrangement or web-like flower filaments or sap secretions. Virginia Native Plant Society honored #VirginiaSpiderwort Wildflower of the Year in 2008.
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Max Ferlauto is the youngest person ever, at 18, to complete Extension Master Gardener training in the Arlington-Alexandria Virginia Cooperative Extension unit. Today, at age 30, Dr. Max Ferlauto – who earned a Ph.D. in entomology at the University of Maryland in 2024 – is Maryland’s state entomologist, working to protect rare insects.
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What are the dense tufts or rows of hairs found on some species of irises, spiderworts, and turtleheads?
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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.
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.
#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.
