King George Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic
There will be 3 Plant Clinics in King George this year(2024) under the leadership of Karen Tebrich. All are at the King George Farmers Market, 8246 Dahlgren Rd (KGMS Parking lot), from 8 am to noon. All are the first Sat of the month as that’s Community Day at the KGFM. Contact Karen Tebrich for more info.
Salem Church Library
Looking for Master Gardeners to help with their raised beds. Don Peschka has been doing a fantastic job maintaining the beds, but more help is needed! Salem Church library would also like to develop a gardening program with Master Gardeners, and are open to ANY topic! If you’ve got a passion and you want to educate others, please contact:Sam Ragon, Horticulture Technician, Master Gardener Coordinator, 540-658-8000 x1056, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 1739 Richmond Hwy, PO Box 339, Stafford VA 22554. Can also form a small group for this program too.
Porter Library Plant Clinic
Our Purpose is to grow fresh produce for donation to the S.E.R.V.E Foodbank in Stafford, enabling them to provide fresh vegetables to needy families in addition to canned and packaged goods. We prioritize growing things with enduring shelf life after harvest to maximize the value to S.E.R.V.E.
Coming off the winter, our first priority was to clean and prepare the garden for planting in early March. This consisted of weeding, removing some of the strawberry plants that had sprouted in the vegetable patch, and adding compost and more soil to the entire garden.
Once that was done, we started planting. This year we started by sowing cool season vegetables: carrots, radishes and peas. We expect to be able to begin harvesting these around early May.
As the weather continues to warm in the April-May timeframe, we will plant tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, cucumber and green beans. As long as the weather remains consistent, we will be able to harvest from these plants through October.
We watch and harvest ripe produce weekly, and provide it to the Porter Library Staff for delivery to the foodbank.
New for this year, we have provided our Friday afternoon worktimes to the Library. They will publicize those times as an opportunity for the community to come out and ask questions related to this effort and gardening in general.
Finally, in October, we will close the garden by removing any plants that will not survive the winter, give it a good weeding, and say goodbye until March next year!
Manon Dixon [email protected]
Central Rappahannock Regional Library - Fredericksburg Branch Plant Clinic
Main Lobby 10:00 am to noon on the following Saturdays: March 29, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6.
Our plant clinic takes place at the Fredericksburg Library on Caroline Street. We usually set up across from the checkout counter on the first floor. We answer people’s questions about their plants, landscapes, lawns, trees, garden pests or anything to do with gardening. There are always experienced Master Gardeners there and a host of reference materials and publications from VA Tech to pass out to the public. The library also has a FREE Seed Library. Contact Laura Westermeier for more information. If you’re interested in volunteering at this plant clinic, please use this link to sign up: https://evite.me/CSN7GjYRZ3.
Spotsylvania Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic (Saturdays)
Rt.3 Gordon Road commuter parking lot. 8:45 am to 12:10 pmContact Use signup genius below. Contact: Ray Mikula for more info.
Our plant clinic takes place at the Farmers Market at Gordon Rd. and Rt 3 in Spotsylvania. We usually set up across from the Market Managers tent in the middle of the market area. We answer people’s questions about their plants, landscapes, lawns, trees, or anything to do with gardening. There are always experienced Master Gardeners there and a host of reference materials and publications from VA Tech to pass out to the public. The market is the largest in the area with vendors for plants, vegetables, fresh meats, seafood, honey, mushrooms, and baked goods. It is usually a good time and hours go by quickly. Our first market is scheduled for 4/27/24, customer appreciation day; then May 4th and 18th. After that, every Saturday in June, July, and August. Finally, September 7th. Chairperson: Ray Mikula.
Sign Up Genius for 2025: www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DA9A623AAFF2-55577193-plant
NEW***Spotsylvania Farmer's Market Plant Clinic (Wednesdays)
New plant clinic starting soon - Spotsylvania Farmers Market (Long Family Markets) located at: Spotsylvania Merchant Square, 9015 Battlefield Blvd. The first date of the plant clinic is May 7 and will be every Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. If you would like to volunteer at this plant clinic, please add yourself to the sign-up form here: https://evite.me/c6k2m72FeQ. We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to help with this plant clinic!
Cossey Park Plant Clinic
1601 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg 22401
First and Third Saturdays of the month.
Contact: Tina Will
Cossey Park Tours and Talks
Offered through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec: Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum. Free and open to public; register at https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1994/Parks-Recreation-Events. Search Nature/MGACRA programs.
DATES and TOPICS
March 31 topic: What can I prune now? City Arborist, Bicknell Robbins will join us.
April 8 topic: What native plants should I look for this year? VCE Agent Grace Kunkel will join us.
April 22 topic: How to Kill a Tree (avoid these common mistakes).
The following dates will be in the next Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation bulletin which will not be out for several weeks:
May 13 topic: The Adventures of Rosemary & Thyme
May 27 topic: 'But it's so pretty!' Cultivars that change the Flower form.
June 10 topic: Is that really an herb?
June 24 topic: Integrating native plants in your landscape.
WHAT: Afternoon walks and short talks at Cossey Park Arboretum, 1601 Kenmore Ave, 22401.
Master Gardeners will conduct short walks around the park to see and talk about what is in bloom. Immediately following the walk, there will be a short talk on a horticultural topic. All are from 1 to 2 p.m.
.Dates for Cossey Park Advisory Panel Classes:
April 16, Dorthy Hart Community Center (DHCC), 10:00am, Composting 101
May 11, at Cossey Park, 10:00 am, Cossey Botanical Park Tour
June 15, DHCC, 10:00 am, Insects: Pests, Friends, and More
July 13, DHCC, 10:00 am, Fairy Gardens
August 10, DHCC, 10:00 am, Fall/Winter Garden Prep
There will be 3 Plant Clinics in King George this year(2024) under the leadership of Karen Tebrich. All are at the King George Farmers Market, 8246 Dahlgren Rd (KGMS Parking lot), from 8 am to noon. All are the first Sat of the month as that’s Community Day at the KGFM. Contact Karen Tebrich for more info.
Salem Church Library
Looking for Master Gardeners to help with their raised beds. Don Peschka has been doing a fantastic job maintaining the beds, but more help is needed! Salem Church library would also like to develop a gardening program with Master Gardeners, and are open to ANY topic! If you’ve got a passion and you want to educate others, please contact:Sam Ragon, Horticulture Technician, Master Gardener Coordinator, 540-658-8000 x1056, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 1739 Richmond Hwy, PO Box 339, Stafford VA 22554. Can also form a small group for this program too.
Porter Library Plant Clinic
Our Purpose is to grow fresh produce for donation to the S.E.R.V.E Foodbank in Stafford, enabling them to provide fresh vegetables to needy families in addition to canned and packaged goods. We prioritize growing things with enduring shelf life after harvest to maximize the value to S.E.R.V.E.
Coming off the winter, our first priority was to clean and prepare the garden for planting in early March. This consisted of weeding, removing some of the strawberry plants that had sprouted in the vegetable patch, and adding compost and more soil to the entire garden.
Once that was done, we started planting. This year we started by sowing cool season vegetables: carrots, radishes and peas. We expect to be able to begin harvesting these around early May.
As the weather continues to warm in the April-May timeframe, we will plant tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, cucumber and green beans. As long as the weather remains consistent, we will be able to harvest from these plants through October.
We watch and harvest ripe produce weekly, and provide it to the Porter Library Staff for delivery to the foodbank.
New for this year, we have provided our Friday afternoon worktimes to the Library. They will publicize those times as an opportunity for the community to come out and ask questions related to this effort and gardening in general.
Finally, in October, we will close the garden by removing any plants that will not survive the winter, give it a good weeding, and say goodbye until March next year!
Manon Dixon [email protected]
Central Rappahannock Regional Library - Fredericksburg Branch Plant Clinic
Main Lobby 10:00 am to noon on the following Saturdays: March 29, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6.
Our plant clinic takes place at the Fredericksburg Library on Caroline Street. We usually set up across from the checkout counter on the first floor. We answer people’s questions about their plants, landscapes, lawns, trees, garden pests or anything to do with gardening. There are always experienced Master Gardeners there and a host of reference materials and publications from VA Tech to pass out to the public. The library also has a FREE Seed Library. Contact Laura Westermeier for more information. If you’re interested in volunteering at this plant clinic, please use this link to sign up: https://evite.me/CSN7GjYRZ3.
Spotsylvania Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic (Saturdays)
Rt.3 Gordon Road commuter parking lot. 8:45 am to 12:10 pmContact Use signup genius below. Contact: Ray Mikula for more info.
Our plant clinic takes place at the Farmers Market at Gordon Rd. and Rt 3 in Spotsylvania. We usually set up across from the Market Managers tent in the middle of the market area. We answer people’s questions about their plants, landscapes, lawns, trees, or anything to do with gardening. There are always experienced Master Gardeners there and a host of reference materials and publications from VA Tech to pass out to the public. The market is the largest in the area with vendors for plants, vegetables, fresh meats, seafood, honey, mushrooms, and baked goods. It is usually a good time and hours go by quickly. Our first market is scheduled for 4/27/24, customer appreciation day; then May 4th and 18th. After that, every Saturday in June, July, and August. Finally, September 7th. Chairperson: Ray Mikula.
Sign Up Genius for 2025: www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DA9A623AAFF2-55577193-plant
NEW***Spotsylvania Farmer's Market Plant Clinic (Wednesdays)
New plant clinic starting soon - Spotsylvania Farmers Market (Long Family Markets) located at: Spotsylvania Merchant Square, 9015 Battlefield Blvd. The first date of the plant clinic is May 7 and will be every Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. If you would like to volunteer at this plant clinic, please add yourself to the sign-up form here: https://evite.me/c6k2m72FeQ. We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to help with this plant clinic!
Cossey Park Plant Clinic
1601 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg 22401
First and Third Saturdays of the month.
Contact: Tina Will
Cossey Park Tours and Talks
Offered through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec: Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum. Free and open to public; register at https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1994/Parks-Recreation-Events. Search Nature/MGACRA programs.
DATES and TOPICS
March 31 topic: What can I prune now? City Arborist, Bicknell Robbins will join us.
April 8 topic: What native plants should I look for this year? VCE Agent Grace Kunkel will join us.
April 22 topic: How to Kill a Tree (avoid these common mistakes).
The following dates will be in the next Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation bulletin which will not be out for several weeks:
May 13 topic: The Adventures of Rosemary & Thyme
May 27 topic: 'But it's so pretty!' Cultivars that change the Flower form.
June 10 topic: Is that really an herb?
June 24 topic: Integrating native plants in your landscape.
WHAT: Afternoon walks and short talks at Cossey Park Arboretum, 1601 Kenmore Ave, 22401.
Master Gardeners will conduct short walks around the park to see and talk about what is in bloom. Immediately following the walk, there will be a short talk on a horticultural topic. All are from 1 to 2 p.m.
.Dates for Cossey Park Advisory Panel Classes:
April 16, Dorthy Hart Community Center (DHCC), 10:00am, Composting 101
May 11, at Cossey Park, 10:00 am, Cossey Botanical Park Tour
June 15, DHCC, 10:00 am, Insects: Pests, Friends, and More
July 13, DHCC, 10:00 am, Fairy Gardens
August 10, DHCC, 10:00 am, Fall/Winter Garden Prep
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Ebenezer Acre Garden
The Ebenezer Acre is created by Ebenezer Methodist Church, all volunteers are from the church associated. This year it is a master gardeners' project, so master gardeners are welcome with their knowledge to the garden. All produce are donated to area food bank, SERVE.
The land belongs to Stan Zack and his wife Linda. Stan is one of the passed presidents of MGs, Stan and Linda hosted our annual MGs’ picnic many years. They are members of Ebenezer church. they are continuously reaching out to help the community.
For questions and inquiries contact: Susan at [email protected]
The land belongs to Stan Zack and his wife Linda. Stan is one of the passed presidents of MGs, Stan and Linda hosted our annual MGs’ picnic many years. They are members of Ebenezer church. they are continuously reaching out to help the community.
For questions and inquiries contact: Susan at [email protected]
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Farmers Market/Clinic Photos
Spotsylvania Farmers Market, June 2023
Porter Library Plant Clinic, Spring 2025
CCRL Plant Clinic 2025