Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
Join Extension Master Gardeners at Langston’s 3rd 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. There will be a host of educational programming, as we all learn how to better take care of the beautiful planet we call home
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.
Arlington Cooperative Extension is inviting you to Ticks and Tickborne Diseases of Importance in Virginia presented by Dr. David Gaines, State Public Health Entomologist.
Arbor Day, the annual day in April dedicated to tree planting, is a good occasion to discuss the importance of planting trees and the many reasons for choosing native tree species. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn details on the characteristics and attributes of 20 native trees with suggestions on their uses in the home landscape. General information on planting, care, and other helpful resources will be provided.
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 dealing with deer.
As part of Florafest at Potomac Overlook Park, Extension Master Gardeners from the Organic Vegetable Garden will lead tours of the garden and be available to discuss all things about vegetable gardening in Northern Virginia.
Are straight species of native plants always the best choice for home gardens? Can cultivars of native plants (nativars) provide adequate support for wildlife? To answer these questions, Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills has conducted research on past and on-going studies comparing native plants and their cultivars.
Kids are invited to come learn about growing in containers in the Small Space Garden during the Fairlington Farmers Market on Sunday, May 12.
Learn from Extension Master Gardeners how to grow just about anything in containers and will help plant a pizza garden in a pot.
Extension Master Gardeners Susan Wilhelm and Kathryn Kellam teach easy methods to create teas, sodas, mocktails and other delicious beverages straight from your garden or the farmer’s market.
Here’s your chance to work with 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. …
Fungal, viral and bacterial diseases can be rampant in the vegetable garden. Come learn from Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria, how to recognize, manage, and prevent these disease pathogens from ruining your harvest.
The 21st annual Green Community Tour will showcase sustainable homes and gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient and water-saving technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitat and more.
The simultaneous Green Community Celebration at Arlington Central Library will feature electric vehicles, exhibits and family-friendly fun!