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 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
April talks – 6:30 pm – Quincy Room (first floor)
May/June talks – 7 pm – outside next to garden (surface parking)
Check back soon for summer Garden Talk topics!
- April 10 – Plan it Right! Seed, Seedlings, & More
Plant your seeds and seedlings so they’ll happily grow for you, and learn when and how to start seedlings from experienced gardeners. - April 24 – Container & Balcony Gardening
You don’t need a yard to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Find out how container gardening can work for you. - May 8 – Tomato Love
Tomatoes are a popular crop in home gardens. Learn how you can grow and maintain tomatoes to make the most of your crop. - May 22 – 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? - June 5 – Preventing Vegetable Crop Diseases
Our area’s hot, humid summers make vegetables vulnerable to diseases. Learn how to recognize and control their occurrence and spread.
Missed The 2024 Spring Garden Kickoff?
Check Out The Video With Presenter Contacts
We had a terrific time at the Spring Garden Kickoff on March 9. With a packed house, dynamic speakers, cool activities, and helpful giveaways, everyone left with a great outlook on the 2024 growing season.
Thanks to your feedback, we already have lots of ideas and suggestions in the works to make 2025’s Kickoff bigger and better.
If you weren’t able to join us, the presentation portion of the morning was recorded and is available for your review. You’ll also find a complete listing of the presenters with contact information and links.
To view the presentation, please visit:
https://arlingtonurbanag.org/2024-spring-garden-kickoff/