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March 2019 Public Education Events

Posted on February 9, 2019

March 2019 Public Education Events are open to all, but space may be limited so be sure to register online.
This month’s offerings include:
*Plot Against Hunger Spring Garden Kick-Off: Growing Food for Our Neighbors in Need;
*Spring Lawn Care and Turf Alternatives;
*Wintertime Woody Plant Pruning (limited space, please register in advance);
*Native Plants for Shade Gardens
*Small Space Gardening Techniques; and
*Small Space Gardening for Pollinators

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VINE: Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina Jessamine)

Posted on February 8, 2019

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

The fragrant yellow bells of Carolina Jessamine vine are a sure sign of spring.  Continue reading →

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Are You Lichen the Bark? Five Birch Trees of the Mid-Atlantic Region

Posted on February 6, 2019

Part 2: Five Birch Trees of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Learn about five birch trees native to different areas of the mid-Atlantic region. Their uses in a cultivated landscape are varied. Those with the showiest bark shine year-round as specimen, shade, or lawn trees. Continue reading →

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Between the Rows – February Edition

Posted on February 3, 2019

Welcome veggie gardeners! 
It’s time to check out the February VCE Garden Guide for vegetable and herb gardening! Continue reading →

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Urban Agriculture: Come Grow With Us!

Posted on February 1, 2019

Urban Agriculture: 2019 Winter-Spring Classes

Arlington Sessions:
2/25 (6:30-8:30 pm)
3/25, 4/9, 5/21 (7-8:30 pm)
Westover Branch Library 1644 N. McKinley Rd.
4/30 (7:00-8:30 pm)
Shirlington Branch Library 4200 Campbell Ave.

Alexandria Sessions:
2/23 (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
3/23, 4/6, 5/11 (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
Burke Branch Library 4701 Seminary Rd.
4/27 (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
Barrett Branch Library 717 Queen St.
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SHRUB: Callicarpa americana (American Beauty-berry)

Posted on February 1, 2019

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

The aptly named Beauty-berry has lavender flower clusters that appear on new growth from June to August, followed by clusters of fruit in show-stopping magenta in autumn. Continue reading →

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