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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T043929
CREATED:20260311T012334Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Langston Boulevard Alliance":MAILTO:contact@langstonblvdalliance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T043929
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:The Kitchen Herb 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/Ad7zKlGbStWBuJiiMZe0ow \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nEnjoy the flavor\, health\, and convenience of growing your own kitchen herbs\, and be inspired by simple and beautiful herb garden designs for small outdoor spaces. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathryn Kellam to discover the many delicious herbs and spices you can grow in your garden; herbs you can grow on a windowsill; and how to nurture and harvest these wonderful superfoods for year-round use. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nA mix of herbs and natives\, inlcuiding rosemary\, sage\, thyme\, tarragon \,and mint in containers. Photo © 2018 Elena Rodriguez\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-kitchen-herb-garden/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T043929
CREATED:20260411T164056Z
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SUMMARY:Inviting Nature In: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Support Wildlife
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/Po5VxFoaSr6psDqf8r4auw \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nNo matter the size of your yard\, you can create an inviting space that supports wildlife year-round. Each of us can play an important role in supporting native plants and animals in the face of challenges like habitat loss\, declining biodiversity and climate change. Join Master Naturalist Amy Bolton to discuss how to incorporate the basic needs for wildlife into your outdoor space. Learn how choosing a few strategic plants can attract a host of birds\, butterflies and mammals. Be surprised at the biodiversity you can support by planting native plants and creating a four-season habitat. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) butterfly on Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) in August.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/inviting-nature-in-to-support-wildlife/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Green Spring Gardens: Spring Garden Day – MGNV Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your chance to 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. This event is hosted by Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS).  Free. Questions? Telephone FROGS at 703-642-5173 or email info@friendsofgreenspring.org \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/green-spring-gardens-mgnv-plant-sale-2026/
LOCATION:Green Spring Gardens\, 4603 Green Spring Rd\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22312
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
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CREATED:20260411T173357Z
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SUMMARY:Small Space Garden Kid’s Program – Sensory Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See\, Feel\, Smell\, Taste\, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!  \n\n\n\nStarting with Seeing\, we’ll read Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman with pictures by Beth Krommes (HarperCollins Publishers\, 2011) and children will plant sunflower seeds.  \n\n\n\n\n\nllustrated by Beth Krommes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, 2011 Used by permission from Joyce Sidman.\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/small-space-garden-kids-program-sensory-gardens/
LOCATION:Small Space Garden\, Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St.\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22206
CATEGORIES:Small Space Garden
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