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. ***************************************************************************************************************** 1 February: Seed Swap
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
20 Boscobel Rd. (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Stafford County near White Oak Rd.) zip code 22405.
Seep Swap, Plants, Books, Gardening Talks, Children's activities, and more!
Click on the MGACRA Home Page for more information
12 February: MGACRA Board meeting via Zoom.
Open to membership. Zoom link will be emailed.
Time: 7 p.m.
19 February: MGACRA Monthly Meeting:
1:00 p.m. - MGACRA General Meeting/Education Program
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Room 1, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg
2025 MG classes through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1994/Parks-Recreation-Events. This year we are planning Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum. Open to All Ages Master Gardeners will lead tours to showcase the flowering shrubs and trees this spring at Cossey Park Arboretum. Immediately following the walks there will be short talks in the park on different horticultural topics pertinent to spring gardening. Dress for the weather/being outdoors and wear comfortable shoes. Location: Cossey Park Arboretum, 1601 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, 22401. Adjacent to Fredericksburg Dog Park and Community Garden. Instructor: Master Gardeners FREE, Pre-registration is required. Go to fxbgparksandrec.com. Search Nature/MGACRA Programs. Deadline to register: Wednesday before each session 31 March (Monday): 1-2pm - Talk topic following tour: What Can I Prune Now? 8 April (Tuesday): 1-2pm - Talk topic following tour: What Native Plants Should I Look for This Year? 22 April (Tuesday): 1-2pm - Talk topic following tour: How to Kill a Tree
5 Apr 2025 SPRING SYMPOSIUM (go to mgacra.org home page for the tab '2025 Spring Symposium')
Gardening Symposium Theme:
“Your Beautiful and Resilient Garden"
8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.Gari Melcher Home & Studio, 224 Washington St, Fredericksburg.
Speakers: Bryce lane and Cole Burrell.
Registration is now open until March 28th. Seating is limited, so sign up soon. See our home page for registration form and payment options.
26 April 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Earth Day. Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg. 29 April 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Historic Garden Week Tour – Fredericksburg
More info/tickets: https://www.vagardenweek.org.
21 June - Pollinator Week 19 & 20 August - Annual Flower Show (Page last updated: 2/11/25 TW