Visit the Organic Vegetable Garden!
2845 N. Marcey Road
Arlington, VA 22207 United States
(Park in the lot and walk past the Nature Center to the garden.)
One of the best ways to learn about vegetable gardening is to see long established gardens in action. Make time this year to visit the Organic Vegetable Garden in north Arlington at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, one of the eight demonstration gardens operated by MGNV.
Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture:
Events & More . . .
2024 Great Bean Glean – September 3
It’s that time again! The Plot Against Hunger Glean Team will harvest whole string bean plants and return to Arlington to pick them clean. Last year we harvested and donated almost 1400 pounds of snappy green string beans. This is a great team activity that we are excited to offer again this year. We’ll need lots of volunteers, and two shifts are available. Stay as long as you’d like! If you haven’t already, be sure to create a volunteer profile on the FOUA site to easily sign up for this year’s Bean Glean.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 3, 11 am – 4 pm (two shifts available)
WHERE: Rock Spring Church, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington 22207 (outside on the lawn; or inside Carpenter Hall in case of rain).
BRING: We ask that you bring your own chair, if possible, water, a snack.
Listen to a recent piece about gleaning on WAMU, with a shout out to FOUA and Plot Against Hunger at the end.
Does your employer offer community service hours? Looking for a great activity for your office partners, college sports team, or community group? If you’re interested in getting your team out to glean, email volunteer@arlingtonurbanag.org.
2024 Wednesday Garden Talks
We invite you to bi-weekly Garden Talks at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street
Free, no registration required
Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master Gardeners
Arlington Central Library – 1015 N Quincy Street
Talks begin at 7 p.m. – outside next to the garden (surface parking)
- September 11 – Fall Foraging
There are good things to eat all around you. Learn to identify and prepare safe edibles found in our wild (and not so wild) areas. - September 25 – Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Know the difference! They’re part of the pattern of nature and growing fresh produce. Learn to encourage good bugs and help them combat the bad guys.
The Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Central Library also runs on Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Produce Bagging Center Is Now Open Mondays & Thursdays
If you find yourself lost in your garden with bunches of basil, loads of lettuce, or endless eggplants this growing season, Plot Against Hunger can help! We once again welcomes your extra garden produce, whether it’s greens galore or profusely proliferating peppers. We will deliver it to local food pantries the same day so our low-income neighbors can enjoy fresh, healthy foods. We gladly accept even small amounts. Our 2024 schedule:
Mondays 12:30 – 2:30 pm (or Tuesday on Monday holidays)
Now open Mondays and Thursdays!
Location: Rock Spring Church, 5010 Little Falls Rd, Arlington
Learn more details about types of produce most welcomed by clients, how to prepare for donation, and pantries you can deliver to directly here on our site. In 2023, Arlington gardeners donated over 15,000 lbs! Help us break 20,000 lbs this year!
Spread the word to your fellow gardeners. Also, we need and welcome your help packaging or delivering the produce to pantries.
Sign up to volunteer to bag or deliver produce here. See you at our Rock Spring Church site!