Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Master Gardener Tribute Bench & Garden Dedication Ceremony

October 17, 2017

The idea for the Master Gardener Tribute Bench and Garden originated as a way to honor Mary Newton. Mary served as MGNV President fifteen years ago. It was a time of transition for MGNV as we went from a period of working without an extension agent and being “in charge,” to supporting the work of the agent. Mary led the organization through the transition with grace. She was patient, kind, and a good listener —a true gentle gardener. She passed from this life in September 2015.

The Art of Gardening

October 4, 2017

The Art of Gardening—Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer by R. William Thomas and others, is the next best thing to actually visiting Chanticleer Garden (Chanticleer), an amazing public garden in Wayne, PA. Filled with fabulous photographs and detailed descriptions, the book is both inspirational and practical.

Native Grasses for Fall and Winter

October 2, 2017

As summer’s annuals are beginning to fade and fall perennials are putting on their last show of bloom, native grasses take on a more prominent role in the natural landscape.

Chocolate Mint and Fennel

September 27, 2017

This is the first in an occasional series of short articles on herbal additions to food and drink. Each featured herb is grown in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at the Glencarlyn Branch Library in Arlington County, Virginia, and used to make food or drink to be served as “tastes” at our annual AutumnFest celebration in September.

August 2017 Notes from the Organic Vegetable Garden

September 17, 2017

at Potomac Overlook Regional Park by Nancy Dowling, Certified Master Gardener Photos © 2017 Nancy Dowling unless otherwise noted Abundance! That’s the word that describes a vegetable garden in August. …

Summer in the Shade Garden – Shade Garden Phlox

September 9, 2017