Putting the Garden to Bed
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 . . .
October Urban Agriculture Month 2023
Register here for the FREE kickoff event on Sunday, October 1, 1 pm- 3 pm at Arlington Central Library.
Urban Agriculture Month shines a spotlight on the significant role urban agriculture plays in our regional and local food system. This event will feature discussions on maximizing food production in an urban setting, demonstration sessions, and a reading of a proclamation naming October Urban Agriculture Month in Arlington County. We hope you’ll get inspired to garden and get involved!
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm at Arlington Central Library
Tentative Program Schedule:
- Arlington County Urban Agriculture Month Proclamation
- Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
- Terborgh Terrace Garden, a new Plot Against Hunger garden
- School Gardens
- Garden spotlight – Walter Reed Garden
- Indoor Farming Update: Headwinds Developing
After the program ends, you can visit and chat with our partner organizations at educational tables, pick up some free seeds and seedlings, and check out other giveaways and activities!
*Kickoff program schedule and speakers subject to change.
Register for free here.
Urban Agriculture Month Events
More info coming on these Urban Agriculture Month events, so check back often on the Friends of Urban Agriculture page!
Garden tours and garden work events throughout the month.
- 3 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
- 3 Oct 11:30 am – 12:30 am Ribbon Cutting & dedication at the Terborgh Terrace Garden, a new Plot Against Hunger garden with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
- 4 Oct 9:00 am-12:00 pm Harvest and garden work day at Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild (DC).
Produce will be donated to Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up. - 6 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Putting Your Garden to Bed (Zoom)– MGNV
- 10 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
- 13 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Soil Building for Healthier, Happier Gardens (Zoom) – MGNV
- 13 Oct 1-3 pm VCE Partners of the Americas Caribbean Conservation Conversation
- 15 Oct – Area 2 Open House
- 17 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
- 20 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Succulents and Cacti 101 (Zoom)
- 24 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
- 24 Oct Causes & Cocktails with Volunteer Arlington
- 25 Oct Charity night at Sushi Zen
- 27 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Science & Mythos: Plant Names & the Tales Behind Them (Zoom) – MGNV
- 31 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
We’re still adding more events to celebrate. Check the Urban Agriculture Month page frequently to see all of the exciting activities.
Be sure to register for the Kickoff to secure your spot – this event will sell out!