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SUMMARY:The Kitchen Herb Garden
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ad7zKlGbStWBuJiiMZe0ow \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nEnjoy the flavor\, health\, and convenience of growing your own kitchen herbs\, and be inspired by simple and beautiful herb garden designs for small outdoor spaces. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathryn Kellam to discover the many delicious herbs and spices you can grow in your garden; herbs you can grow on a windowsill; and how to nurture and harvest these wonderful superfoods for year-round use. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nA mix of herbs and natives\, inlcuiding rosemary\, sage\, thyme\, tarragon \,and mint in containers. Photo © 2018 Elena Rodriguez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
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LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:The Top 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/y9Y0wQ6jTQqyv1l3wZCoGg \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nThere are dozens\, maybe hundreds\, of vegetables that you could choose to grow in your garden. Join Extension Master Gardeners Dona Lee and Susan Wilhelm as they discuss ten vegetables that meet one of these criteria: easy to grow\, fun/interesting\, nutritious\, great taste\, lots of variety\, and good return on investment. They will describe the vegetable\, provide care tips\, identify diseases or pests to look out for\, and highlight varieties that work well in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of lettuces by Susan Wilhelm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/the-top-10-vegetables-to-grow-in-your-garden/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers - and Your Kids Can Help! 
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes growing in a container.  Photo © Benton Murphy\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Extension Master Gardners  at a workshop on how to grow vegetables in containers. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newbie\, this class is for you. We’ll cover container gardening basics — including soil medium\, pots\, popular plants (tomatoes!)\, watering guidelines\, and pest management. Bring your questions. We’ll also provide resources for additional information.  \n\n\n\n      Email tara.mccarthy@mgnv.org for questions and to sign up.  \n\n\n\nYMCA Alexandria420 East Monroe AvenueAlexandria\, VA 22301 \n\n\n\nRight across the parking lot from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden!
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/yes-you-can-grow-vegetables-in-containers-and-your-kids-can-help/
LOCATION:YMCA Alexandria\, 420 East Monroe Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/v0hmsdZgRk68k5HWOHdwaA \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardener Faatimah Muhammad for this two-part\, beginner-friendly series on how to grow your own vegetables\, from planning to harvest. This course offers actionable steps to help you build a productive\, resilient vegetable garden in any space.In Part II\, 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAllium schoenoparasum  (Onion chives)Photo © Kathy McGarril\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/grow-your-own-a-beginners-guide-to-vegetable-gardening-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZHmxLQjMTJKnKULpeTUYPw \n\n\n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardener Faatimah Muhammad for this two-part\, beginner-friendly series on how to grow your own vegetables\, from planning to harvest. This course offers actionable steps to help you build a productive\, resilient vegetable garden in any space.In Part I of Grow Your Own\, learn how to choose the right site\, improve soil health\, and plan your garden layout. This session covers how to source seeds and plants\, select tools\, and set yourself up for success with research-backed strategies tailored to local conditions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBeta vulgaris  ‘Bright Lights’  Swiss ChardPhoto © Judy Funderburk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/grow-your-own-vegetable-gardening-1/
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vq71p2t3QaSR74o2LatATg \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardener Joe Larsen to learn about three types of hydroponic systems – deep water culture\, nutrient film\, and aeroponic – and the pros and cons of growing vegetables in them. Learn best practices for growing specific types of vegetables hydroponically as well as how to troubleshoot common problems. Examples for setting up your own DIY hydroponic systems will be presented. \n\n\n\n\n\nHydroponic growing system Photo © Joe Larsen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
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CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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