Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Promoting environmentally sound gardening practices for over 35 years!
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Learn the basic composting tools and techniques to turn your yard and …
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Homeowners often wonder which plants will be best suited to the soil …
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Join Extension Master Gardener Anne Reed to learn the basics of growing …
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Bring flavor, health, beauty, and convenience to your family’s mealtime with your …
Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills will answer questions regarding plants and best practices for sustaining a welcoming space for regional pollinators. To prepare for this session, please view the video …
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Learn pesticide-free best management practices to control mosquitoes and ticks in your …
Our Zoom Class size limit is 500. If you change your mind, please cancel, as we have a high demand. Got fruit? Want to add some shade with edible crops to your landscaping? This class will offer you best practices for recognizing and managing the top 12 disease and insect pests that are found on our most …
Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills as she describes the characteristics and attributes of 35 native perennials, woody plants, and grasses that bloom during the summer months.
Birds are some of the most visible and charming visitors to our gardens. Are you interested in being a better host to them? This talk will provide practical cultural tips and plant suggestions to invite them in and help your feathered guests feel at home.
What happened to your beautiful spring garden? Summer got you and your garden down? Plants drooping, insect attack, aggressive weeds and is that a fungus? Join Extension Master Gardener Beth Buffington for tips on what you can do right now and what you can plan to do to make sure your summer garden thrives in the future.
Wondering what to plant when the weather starts to cool? Join us to learn what to plant when, and simple tips for success. We will discuss inexpensive techniques to extend your harvest and ways to enjoy some of your crops in the dead of winter. We will also discuss how to select and plant winter cover crops to improve your soil for next year.
Learn how to manage and control garden critters affecting your vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and lawn with Kirsten Conrad, the Agricultural Natural Resource Extension Agent for Arlington County and City of Alexandria. This is an informative and entertaining look at some of the science-based advice offered in the 2022 Pest Management Guide: Home Grounds and Animals published by the Virginia Cooperative Extension