Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
Are you interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer in Arlington and the City of Alexandria? Here is an opportunity to learn more about our volunteer training program requirements, meet and talk with current EMGs, and begin the decision-making process about whether this program is for you.
In anticipation of International Pollinator Week in mid-June, join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to discuss the small animals that perform such an important role in our home landscapes.
Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and share resources at an informational table at the Yorktown Civic Association Neighborhood Day on Sunday, June 7 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See, Feel, Smell, Taste, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!
By removing invasive, non-native species and planting a greater diversity of native plants in your own backyard, you can make a difference. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and "behave" similarly.