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Harvest at Home: Mastering Vegetable Gardening in Containers

Virtual Event

March 14 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am EDT

Registration Procedure:

Registration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away.

Register: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/nvktiWaPRkmm2S5fAGp76w

Class Description

In this session, attendees will learn the essentials of vegetable container gardening, including how to choose the right containers, soil, and plant varieties for a successful vegetable harvest at home. Extension Master Gardener Benton Murphy will cover practical tips for maximizing space, managing water and sunlight, and addressing common challenges like pests and plant diseases. By the end of the session, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to start their own thriving container vegetable garden, no matter how limited their outdoor space.

Tomatoes growing in a container.

Photo by Benton Murphy


After you register,

  • You will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.
    PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION make sure to check your SPAM folder.
  • You will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class.
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Registration stays open until the end of the meeting.

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Sarah Calhoun, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

If you enjoy our free Public Education offerings,
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Can’t join us for a live online presentation?
Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.