BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mgnv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260310T223625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182149Z UID:10001184-1775815200-1775818800@mgnv.org SUMMARY:Roots in Harmony DESCRIPTION:Designing a Multi-Functional Garden Ecosystem\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Procedure – Virtual Class: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/YNZhM7F9R3G6sUHaGDE0Mw\n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardener Faatimah Muhammad in a one-hour class to explore the art and science of combination gardening\, an approach that blends pollinator plants with culinary herbs and vegetables to cultivate a resilient\, biodiverse ecosystem. Learn how strategic plant pairings can improve soil health\, naturally deter pests\, and attract beneficial insects\, all while creating a vibrant\, edible landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nHerbaceous perennials Baptisia tinctoria and B. australis (yellow and blue wild indigo) and Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) and other shrubs in a residential landscape in May. Photo © Christa Watters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, \n\n\n\n\nYou 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.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/roots-in-harmony-2026/ LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Sustainable Landscaping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Baptisia_tinctoriayellow_wild_indigo_Baptisia_australisblue-false-indigo_Rosmarinus-oficinalisrosemary_05.09.19Alex.CRWDSCN8647-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260320T180700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T152529Z UID:10001219-1776506400-1776517200@mgnv.org SUMMARY:YMCA Healthy Kids Day DESCRIPTION:Join Us at YMCA Alexandria Healthy Kids Day 2026!\n\n\n\nRight across the parking lot from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden \n\n\n\nGet ready for a fun-filled day at the YMCA Alexandria! This is your chance to enjoy exciting activities\, meet new friends\, and celebrate health and happiness in person. Bring your energy and enthusiasm—there’s something awesome waiting for kids of all ages. Extension Master Gardeners from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden will be there to work with kids on fun gardening activities. \n\n\n\nReserve a spot!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/ymca-healthy-kids-day-2026/ LOCATION:YMCA Alexandria\, 420 East Monroe Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Simpson Park Demonstration Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/healthy_kids_day_header2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260220T232221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T232225Z UID:10001179-1776506400-1776524400@mgnv.org SUMMARY:Spring Celebration and Plant Sale at Glencarlyn Library Garden DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Earth Day and Arbor Day at the annual Spring Celebration and Plant Sale at the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden. An abundance of nature-related activities and products will be available. Small Trees Make Big Canopies will be giving away saplings during the event and there will paper crafts and other kids’ activities. Stock up on native plants from Hill House Nursery and plants propagated from the Library Garden. Items for sale include hand-made ceramics and jewelry\, recycled bags\, floral boxes & cards\, and used books from the Friends of Arlington Libraries. The oldest house in Arlington\, the Ball-Sellers House\, will be open to visitors. Representatives from Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Wildlife Sanctuary Program and Arlington Regional Master Naturalists as well as Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds will support Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. For more information email glencarlynlibraygarden@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/spring-celebration-plant-sale-glencarlyn-2026/ LOCATION:Glencarlyn Library Community Garden\, 300 South Kensington Street\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22204 CATEGORIES:Glencarlyn Library Community Garden,Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spring-Celebration-2023-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260403T222747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T222749Z UID:10001220-1776607200-1776612600@mgnv.org SUMMARY:Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers - and Your Kids Can Help!  DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes growing in a container. Photo © Benton Murphy\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Extension Master Gardners at a workshop on 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. Bring your questions. We’ll also provide resources for additional information.  \n\n\n\n      Email tara.mccarthy@mgnv.org for questions and to sign up.  \n\n\n\nYMCA Alexandria420 East Monroe AvenueAlexandria\, VA 22301 \n\n\n\nRight across the parking lot from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/yes-you-can-grow-vegetables-in-containers-and-your-kids-can-help/ LOCATION:YMCA Alexandria\, 420 East Monroe Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301 CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vegetable_collection-11_aug_kmcg_662.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260311T011211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T163111Z UID:10001185-1777024800-1777030200@mgnv.org SUMMARY:The Top 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/y9Y0wQ6jTQqyv1l3wZCoGg \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nThere are dozens\, maybe hundreds\, of vegetables that you could choose to grow in your garden. Join Extension Master Gardeners Dona Lee and Susan Wilhelm as they discuss ten vegetables that meet one of these criteria: easy to grow\, fun/interesting\, nutritious\, great taste\, lots of variety\, and good return on investment. They will describe the vegetable\, provide care tips\, identify diseases or pests to look out for\, and highlight varieties that work well in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of lettuces by Susan Wilhelm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, \n\n\n\n\nYou 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.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/the-top-10-vegetables-to-grow-in-your-garden/ LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lettuce_SusanW.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260311T012334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T012337Z UID:10001186-1777201200-1777222800@mgnv.org SUMMARY:Langston Boulevard Earth Day Every Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Langston’s 5th annual Earth Day Every Day Festival! This family-friendly event has something for everyone! There will be live music\, art vendors\, local food and more. Look for Extension Master Gardeners to answer your questions about Spring planting and more! For more information go to: https://langstonblvdalliance.com/event/earth-day-every-day/ \n\n\n\nIn front of the Lee Heights Shops at 4500 Cherry Hill Road \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/langston-boulevard-earth-day-every-day-festival-3/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/earth_day_featured_event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Langston Boulevard Alliance":MAILTO:contact@langstonblvdalliance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T053440 CREATED:20260311T012300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T130122Z UID:10001187-1777204800-1777219200@mgnv.org SUMMARY:Del Ray GardenFest DESCRIPTION:GardenFest is a fun\, free\, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and interactive activities. Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your garden-related questions. \n\n\n\nGardenFest is hosted annually by the Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA). \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nColasanto Park Baseball FieldCommonwealth Ave x Mt Vernon Ave \n\n\n\n\n\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n More\n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n Telegram\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor URL:https://mgnv.org/event/del-ray-gardenfest-2026/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgnv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0368.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR