Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
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Summer provides a second and sometimes much needed time to prune a variety of spring flowering trees and shrubs and to help perennial flowering plants look their best. Summer pruning helps you to improve the overall structure and size of your woody plants or boost fruit and flower production in fruit trees and shrubs.
The Plant Clinic at the Old Town Farmers' Market is staffed by VCE Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests, diseases, and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request.
The Plant Clinic at Arlington Courthouse is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide …
The Plant Clinic at Del Ray Farmers Market is staffed by VCE Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request.
The Plant Clinic at the Fairlington Farmers Market is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests, diseases, and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The Plant Clinic is located at the back of the Fairlington Community Center.
Learn how you can make changes at home to help combat climate change. Come and see green renovations, energy efficient technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, and more. Start at Shirlington Library's plaza to see demonstrations and displays of the possibilities, then discover the homes and community spaces in the Green Home and Garden Tour to see those possibilities in action.
Do you know this month insects, birds, wildlife, and native plants are celebrated all over the world? Extension Master Gardeners at Simpson Gardens will be celebrating pollinators every Tuesday from 10 to 11:00 am and available to answer gardening questions. Learn about butterfly soaks and visit the beautiful Pollinator Garden to watch pollinators in action!
#PollinatorWeek
The Plant Clinic at Arlington Central Library is staffed by VCE Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The clinic is located in the East Lobby of the Library.
Learn some delicious and nutritious recipes to prepare fresh and seasonal produce for your table. Quincy Room, outside by the parking lot entranceFree, no registration required Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master Gardeners
In anticipation of National Pollinator Week, join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn about our native pollinators, their needs and preferences, and which plant species will offer the best sources of nourishment for their full life cycles. She introduces over 30 understory trees and shrubs native to the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast, describes their characteristics, growth requirements, and landscape uses to add beauty to your garden.
Do you know this month insects, birds, wildlife, and native plants are celebrated all over the world? Extension Master Gardeners at Simpson Gardens will be celebrating pollinators every Tuesday from 10 to 11:00 am and available to answer gardening questions. Learn about butterfly soaks and visit the beautiful Pollinator Garden to watch pollinators in action!
#PollinatorWeek
The Sunny Demonstration Garden and the Quarry Shade Demonstration Garden at Bon Air Park are teaming up to provide you the maximum opportunity to ask questions about gardening: plants, techniques, sources! Whether your yard is sunny or shady, come have a discussion about how to improve your look and learn about plants that will suit your situation.