Except where noted, all events and meetings are open to the public. Some lectures and events will be offered via YouTube or ZOOM technology. Zoom meetings/presentations will require registration prior to start date. The Free Lance Star and MGACRA Facebook page will also be used to post/advertise all activities. All gardening, insect, plant disease, and horticultural related questions can be called into our VCE office: 540-658-8000. The office serves the four-county area and Fredericksburg. Additional resources are available at: ext.vt.edu where subjects of interest can be searched. ********************************************************************************************************** 3 August: Plant Clinic at CRRL Library. Main Lobby from 9 to Noon. 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
10 August: Fall and Winter Garden Prep
10 a.m.
Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. Fredericksburg 22401.
Speaker: Renee Ford, Master Gardener.
Vegetable gardening does not need to stop when the weather turns cool. Renee Ford, Master Gardener, will help you discover how you can extend your harvest through the fall. You will learn about: planning and starting your fall garden, cool weather crops, overwintering, and extending the season further.
Time: Tuesday August 20 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. bring your flower in a jar of water to the Theater Rm at the CRRL library where it will be categorized by Master Gardeners.
Time: Wednesday August 21: 9 to 11 a.m. is judging time (doors closed). 11 A.m. to 7 p.m. Doors open to public for viewing and awards will be presented. Bring a flower; bring a friend!
Central Regional Rappahannock Library, Theater Room, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.