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  • March 2026

  • Wed 25
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    📚 🌱 2026 Wednesday Library Garden Talks

    March 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT 2026 Wednesday Library Garden Talks
    Arlington Central Library 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia

    #gardentalks #mgnv #apl #foua
    Join us for occasional Wednesday Night Garden Talks at the Arlington Central Library.
    Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master Gardeners

  • Sat 28
    Promotional graphic for the 2026 Spring Garden Kickoff event, featuring a schedule of activities like hands-on workshops and educational garden classes, with images of fresh produce and participants engaged in gardening.

    Friends of Urban Agriculture Plot Against Hunger Spring Garden Kickoff

    Featured March 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
    Marymount University’s Ballston Campus 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, Virginia

    For all those interested in providing fresh food for their hungry neighbors, join FOUA and Extension Master Gardeners at the Plot Against Hunger Spring Garden Kickoff to learn about good gardening practices through hands-on workshops and educational garden classes.

    Free
  • April 2026

  • Fri 10
    Baptisia tinctoria and B. australis (yellow and blue wild indigo) in May

    Roots in Harmony: Designing a Multi-Functional Garden Ecosystem

    Featured April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
    Virtual Event

    Join 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.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    A colorful promotional banner for Healthy Kids Day, featuring diverse children engaging in activities, with the text 'Healthy Kids Day' prominently displayed, along with the date April 18 and the YMCA logo.

    YMCA Healthy Kids Day

    Featured April 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
    Alexandria YMCA 420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA

    Get 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 Simpson Gardens will be there to work with kids on fun gardening activities.

  • Sat 18
    Glencarlyn Library Community Garden Spring Celebration & Plant Sale

    Spring Celebration and Plant Sale at Glencarlyn Library Garden

    Featured April 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
    Glencarlyn Library Community Garden 300 South Kensington Street, Arlington, Virginia

    Come for a day chock full of activities for the whole family! Come celebrate Spring in the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

    Free
  • Fri 24
    Two varieties of lettuce growing on straw mulch with green leafy plants in the background.

    The Top 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden

    Featured April 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
    Virtual Event

    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.

    Free
  • Sun 26
    Colorful promotional graphic for Earth Day, featuring the text 'EARTH DAY EVERY DAY' and the date 'APRIL 26, 2026', surrounded by various green leaves and flowers.

    Langston Boulevard Earth Day Every Day Festival

    Featured April 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

    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!

    Free
  • Sun 26
    Del Ray GardenFest

    Del Ray GardenFest

    Featured April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

    GardenFest is a fun, free, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations, informational booths, and interactive activities. We're inviting the neighborhood to come out and learn about all sorts of gardening topics, such as the the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia plant clinic, at-home composting, growing native plants, and beekeeping.

  • May 2026

  • Sat 16
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    Green Spring Gardens:
    Spring Garden Day – MGNV Plant Sale!

    Featured May 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
    Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, Virginia

    Meet with VCE Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners to choose the perfect plants for your garden!  If you are planning to start or add to a native plant collection, they will help with plant selection, planting advice, and answer all your questions.  In addition, there will be artists, food vendors, and bake sales.

    Free
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