Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
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).
The Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be at 4 Mile Run Market to answer your garden-related questions, teach about the value of soil testing, and share seeds and gardening resources with you. EMGs will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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.