Urban Agriculture Events and Resources, our new series highlighting urban agriculture in Arlington and Alexandria, replaces the old Between the Rows newsletter.
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MGNV Public Education Classes in February & March
Grow Your Own: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening
(Part I & II)
Join EMG Faatimah Muhammad for this two-part, beginner-friendly series on how to grow your own vegetables, from planning to harvest. This virtual course offers actionable steps to help you build a productive, resilient vegetable garden in any space.
Photo © Judy Funderburk
February 27, 2026 10:00-11:30 a.m.
In Part I of Grow Your Own, learn how to choose the right site, improve soil health, and plan your garden layout. Learn how to source seeds and plants, select tools, and set yourself up for success with research-backed strategies tailored to local conditions.
Register: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZHmxLQjMTJKnKULpeTUYPw
Photo © Kathy McGarril
March 6, 2026 10:00-11:30 a.m.
In Part II of Grow Your Own, learn how to care for your crops throughout the season, manage common challenges, and harvest at peak flavor and nutrition. This session includes tips on watering, pest management, and succession planting to keep your garden thriving.
Register: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/v0hmsdZgRk68k5HWOHdwaA
Fig Tree Pruning & Hands-on Rooting Opportunity
This in person workshop is offered by EMGs Beth Buffington and Bonnie Packer at a location near the East Falls Church Metro
Photo © Sandy Johnson
March 6, 2026 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Fig trees require special pruning techniques to help them thrive and fruit abundantly.
As Master Gardeners who have a passion for figs we can help you explore strategic pruning for size, shape, productivity, or all three.
MGNV’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening: Between the Rows 🥕🍓🥦🍅🥬
Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture: Events & More . . .
Join the Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) Plot Against Hunger Spring Kickoff!
March 28, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Marymount University Ballston Campus
1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
For all those interested in providing fresh food for their hungry neighbors, join FOUA and Extension Master Gardeners to learn about good gardening practices:
- Hands-on workshops
- Educational garden classes.
- Pick up free seeds and seedlings as well as knowledge.
- Extension Master Gardeners will be on site.
For more information go to: https://arlingtonurbanag.org/2026-spring-garden-kickoff/
Green News from
Climate Action in Arlington
February 18, 2026 – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Do you want to learn more about Arlington’s climate initiatives and how you can take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our community? Come hear about the exciting programs Arlington has underway to address the climate crisis and make Arlington a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier place to live and work.
Learn how you can benefit from Arlington’s programs to save energy and money, compost your food waste, and adopt more sustainable habits.
Register for this free webinar!
