Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers – and Your Kids Can Help!
Join MGNV Extension Master Gardeners on April 19, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. to learn how to grow vegetables in containers.
container gardening
Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers – and Your Kids Can Help!
Join MGNV Extension Master Gardeners on April 19, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. to learn 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.
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2024 Master Gardener Virtual Classroom Content
Public education classes offered from through August 2024 are now on the website in the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom. Each video has been edited and captioned, and each page includes multiple resources.
Garden Musings: Tending the Pots
Enjoy another entry in a new series of short form thoughts on gardening and gardeners.
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Raised Bed and Container Gardening for Seniors
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia (MGNV) is pairing with Arlington County’s Langston-Brown Community and Senior Center (LBCC), 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, Virginia 22207 to assist seniors in planting and maintaining container gardens for vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Small Space Gardening for Pollinators
Homeowners with small yards or apartment dwellers with balconies may wonder what role they can play in supporting pollinators. The good news is that by selecting smaller sizes of woody plants and making creative use of containers, gardeners with limited space can enjoy appealing landscapes that attract a wide variety of these creatures.