May

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.

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11 May: MGs Offering Classes through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec

10 to 11 a.m.
Topic: Cossey Botanical Park Tree and Shrub Tour
Address: 1601 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg. Adjacent with the Community Garden and Fish Pond.
Instructors: Master Gardeners will talk about the history of the Park and discuss some of the ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
Free but registration needed: fxbgparks.com then Activities/Nature/MGACRA Programs: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/fredericksburg-va/catalog. You will have to create a login account.
Come dressed for the weather. No rain date planned at this time.

15 May: MGACRA Monthly Meeting & Education Program:

1:00 p.m.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Theater Room, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg
Topic: “Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Garden”
Speaker: Mike DiSalvo,
POC: Margene Sims, [email protected]

TBA in May: Plant Clinics and New Class through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec

Looking Ahead:

May 2024