Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Promoting environmentally sound gardening practices for over 35 years!
Whether you are looking to start a new school garden, enhance your current one, or just maintain what you did last year, join your local Extension Master Gardeners for this …
Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to discuss the unique lifecycle and distinctive physical characteristics of ferns as well as the many reasons to consider planting them in your garden.
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.
Join us as we commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with a month full of environmentally focused events, activities, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision in which Alexandria’s residents, businesses, and City government participate in a vibrant community that is always mindful of the needs and lifestyle of the generations to come. We all need to do our part and what better way than through fun, educational, and engaging opportunities.
Have you been thinking about reducing the size of your lawn? Or switching it from grass to something more environmentally friendly? Join Extension Master Gardeners Alyssa Ford Morel and Carolyn Vincent to see examples of similar efforts by several Extension Master Gardeners. They share how the process went in their own Northern Virginia yards and what lessons were learned.
Gardeners often consider it a challenge to plant in the shady parts of their gardens, but home landscapes with trees can bring welcome relief from the increasing summer heat we are experiencing in our region. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn how to make the most of your shady yard.
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 …
Meet VCE Master Gardeners who will answer your questions about planting, soil health, water control, and native plants for your outdoor space. The VCE Small Trees, Big Canopies project will be conducting a free native tree giveaway!
VCE Master Gardeners will be on hand at the Del Ray Garden Fest to provide all the information you need to have a healthy garden this year—how to test your soil, what to plant, and how to improve your vegetable harvest. Fun, food and activities for all!
Do deer consider your landscape to be an all-you-can-eat buffet? These beautiful but ravenous creatures are a problem in many of our gardens. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathie Clements to learn strategies for coping with deer.
Join the VCE Master Gardeners of Glencarlyn Library for their annual celebration of all things Spring! Purchase plants (natives, vegetable starts, locally-propagated), shop from a variety of nature-themed vendors, learn about invasives at a 1:00 p.m. presentation, and ask questions of Master Gardeners and Tree Stewards. Free activities for children and the whole family.
What can homeowners do that is kid safe, pet safe, environmentally responsible, and budget friendly to control those pesky mosquitoes, ticks, and other garden pests that emerge in the spring? And, what about those naughty invasive plants? Stop by the garden from 10:00-11:00 every Tuesday morning where you can get answers to these questions and more from Extension Master Gardeners.