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  • Extension Master Gardener Judy Funderburk teaches the 2014 Training class.
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    Information Night for Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Are you interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer in Arlington and the City of Alexandria? Here is an opportunity to learn more about our volunteer training program requirements, meet and talk with current EMGs, and begin the decision-making process about whether this program is for you. We will cover details on the training classes, internship, and how to apply.

    Free
  • Bombus griseocollis (brown-belted bumble bee) and Atalopedes campestris (sachem skipper) on cultivar Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' in July
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    The Hospitable Gardener: Welcoming Beautiful Butterflies, Moths and Skippers

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Part of what brings a garden to life is the color and movement of Lepidoptera. Inviting them into your yard means providing the habitat and resources they need. Join Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Alyssa Ford Morel as she discusses the etiquette of hosting these beautiful creatures in your garden.

    Free
  • Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress) in November
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    How to Advocate for Healthy Trees, Healthy People

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Are trees a part of your life? Do you have a favorite tree? Scientists have found that healthy trees are important to the health of people and the communities around them. Extension Master Gardener Nancy Davis will share how you can protect the mature trees around you and convince neighbors, politicians and even developers to do so as well.

    Free
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    CANCELLED – Summer Pruning: Hands-On Class

    Simpson Park Demonstration Garden 420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia

    Join the VCE Master Gardener volunteers to learn how to prune for the summer. We will be cutting back shrubs that bloomed in the spring and showing you how to do the “Chelsea Chop” to get the best from summer blooming perennials.

    Free
  • Lilium superbum (Turk's-cap Lily) flowers in July
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    Underutilized Native Perennials

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Are you looking to add some new species of native plants to your garden this year? Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills as she introduces less familiar native perennials.

    Free

  • Culex mosquito larvae found in standing water in a residential area of Atlanta, Georgia. Photo courtesy of James Gathany, CDC
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    Mosquitoes & Ticks, 2024

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Mosquitoes and ticks are annoying pests that can transmit diseases, but use of insecticides to control them are not particularly effective and are harmful to pollinators and other beneficial insects. Join Extension Master Gardener Joan McIntyre to learn about local species of these pests, their lifecycles, and best practices for managing them while outdoors.

  • Convergent lady beetles
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    Insect Heroes

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Extension Master Gardener Beth Buffington will help you find the best ways to encourage beneficial insects that will control many of the perennial pests in our gardens without the use of pesticide.

    Free

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    Preparing for Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Wondering what to plant when the weather starts to cool? Consider carrots, leafy greens, or garlic for starters. Join Extension Master Gardener Molly Newling to learn what to plant when, and simple tips for success. Molly discusses inexpensive techniques to extend your harvest and ways to enjoy some of your crops in the dead of winter. She also discusses how to select and plant winter cover crops to improve your soil for next year.

    Free
  • Trees make perfect pets book cover
    Featured Small Space Garden Youth Education

    Trees Make Perfect Pets!

    Small Space Garden Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, Virginia

    Kids are invited to the Small Space Garden for a storybook read-aloud this Sunday to learn about one girl’s unlikely best friend ... a tree! Extension Master Gardeners will read “Trees Make Perfect Pets” about Abigail’s perfect pet, Fido, who keeps her cool from the sun, stays where she tells him, and gives her air for her to breathe.

    Free
  • Arlington County Fair 2024
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    2024 Arlington County Fair

    Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 South 2nd Street, Arlington, VA

    The Arlington County Fair is so much more than rides and food! Gardeners, cooks and bakers, bring in your entries for the County Fair Competitive Exhibits. Blue ribbons are in your future with prize winning vegetables and flowers, breads, baked goods and preserves. Drop by the Virginia Cooperative Extension booth for information and answers to your gardening questions.

  • String of tears
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    Succulents for Small Spaces

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Do you live in a small space? Succulents are a perfect choice if you live in an apartment or condo and want to incorporate plants into your small space. Extension Master Gardener Stephanie Halcrow will explore what makes a plant a succulent, their geographic origins, and why they are great options for small spaces. You’ll learn all about the light, water, and soil requirements for successfully growing succulents. The class ends with reviewing ten easy steps to repot a succulent for your own enjoyment.

    Free

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    Saving Seeds from Your Urban Garden 

    ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION

    Are you curious about saving seeds from your garden, or from veggies you bought at a farmers’ market or grocery store? Join Extension Master Gardeners Libby Good and Kathryn Kellam to learn when and how to save seeds, which ones are likely to be reliable, and which ones may surprise you.

    Free