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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:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:📚 🌱 2026 Wednesday Library Garden Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Garden Talks in 2026\n\n\n\nArlington Central Library – 1015 N Quincy StreetSponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master GardenersFree! No registration required. \n\n\n\nMarch – October 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmAll talks will be inside the library in the Bluemont Room unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 18 – Principles of Soil Health: Learn the basic soil health principles and how a gardener/farmer can utilize these principles to conserve and improve their soil. Learn more about the principles behind potting soil\, the components they are made of\, and tips for plant care in potting soil.\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 25 – Container Gardening: You don’t need a yard to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Find out how container gardening can work for you.\n\n\n\nApril 8 – Preventing Food Waste: (Meet in Wilson Room) Food is grown to feed people. Whether purchased or received as a donation\, the highest and best use of food is for it to be eaten. Join us for a conversation to discuss the importance of preventing food from being wasted. Why it matters and how to balance tradeoffs among haste\, taste\, and waste.\n\n\n\nApril 15 – Pepper-licious!: Peppers—hot and sweet—are the 7th most popular vegetable in the world. This talk will focus on growing delicious peppers of your own this summer. You will learn how to: select those that suit your needs; plant and nurture your peppers; and identify pests and diseases common to peppers.\n\n\n\nMay 6 – Herbs- Planning\, Planting: Fresh herbs can take your cooking from good to great. There are herbs for all cuisines and growing conditions. Which will you grow? How do you grow them? Where do they fit with your vegetables?\n\n\n\nMay 20 – Gardening Structures: Easy-to-build garden structures help you save garden space\, grow healthier plants\, bring higher yields\, and control those pesky varmints.\n\n\n\nJune – 3 – TBA\n\n\n\nJune 17- Weed Control by Design: Mulch\, Groundcovers and Cover Crops: Improve your soil and decrease weed pressure by exploring ways to keep the ground covered. We’ll highlight mulches that add organic matter\, low growing plants that can be worked into your established garden design\, and cover crop combinations that crowd out those pesky weeds.\n\n\n\nJuly 1 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 15 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 29 – TBA\n\n\n\nAug 5 – No Garden Talk: Arlington County Fair\n\n\n\nAug 19 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 2 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 16 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 7 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Garlic! Plant it Now\n\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/%f0%9f%93%9a-%f0%9f%8c%b1-2026-wednesday-library-garden-talks/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T194500
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SUMMARY:🌱 Arlington Central Library Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at Arlington Central Library 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 free soil test kits on request. The clinic is located in the Lobby of the Library. \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/%f0%9f%8c%b1-arlington-central-library-plant-clinic/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T070153
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SUMMARY:📚 🌱 2026 Wednesday Library Garden Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Garden Talks in 2026\n\n\n\nArlington Central Library – 1015 N Quincy StreetSponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master GardenersFree! No registration required. \n\n\n\nMarch – October 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmAll talks will be inside the library in the Bluemont Room unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 18 – Principles of Soil Health: Learn the basic soil health principles and how a gardener/farmer can utilize these principles to conserve and improve their soil. Learn more about the principles behind potting soil\, the components they are made of\, and tips for plant care in potting soil.\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 25 – Container Gardening: You don’t need a yard to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Find out how container gardening can work for you.\n\n\n\nApril 8 – Preventing Food Waste: (Meet in Wilson Room) Food is grown to feed people. Whether purchased or received as a donation\, the highest and best use of food is for it to be eaten. Join us for a conversation to discuss the importance of preventing food from being wasted. Why it matters and how to balance tradeoffs among haste\, taste\, and waste.\n\n\n\nApril 15 – Pepper-licious!: Peppers—hot and sweet—are the 7th most popular vegetable in the world. This talk will focus on growing delicious peppers of your own this summer. You will learn how to: select those that suit your needs; plant and nurture your peppers; and identify pests and diseases common to peppers.\n\n\n\nMay 6 – Herbs- Planning\, Planting: Fresh herbs can take your cooking from good to great. There are herbs for all cuisines and growing conditions. Which will you grow? How do you grow them? Where do they fit with your vegetables?\n\n\n\nMay 20 – Gardening Structures: Easy-to-build garden structures help you save garden space\, grow healthier plants\, bring higher yields\, and control those pesky varmints.\n\n\n\nJune – 3 – TBA\n\n\n\nJune 17- Weed Control by Design: Mulch\, Groundcovers and Cover Crops: Improve your soil and decrease weed pressure by exploring ways to keep the ground covered. We’ll highlight mulches that add organic matter\, low growing plants that can be worked into your established garden design\, and cover crop combinations that crowd out those pesky weeds.\n\n\n\nJuly 1 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 15 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 29 – TBA\n\n\n\nAug 5 – No Garden Talk: Arlington County Fair\n\n\n\nAug 19 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 2 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 16 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 7 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Garlic! Plant it Now\n\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/%f0%9f%93%9a-%f0%9f%8c%b1-2026-wednesday-library-garden-talks/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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