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.
Porter Library Plant Clinic
Porter Library Lobby in Stafford (2001 Parkway Blvd). Contact Rachel Nicholson for more information.
The Porter Library Garden was started to provide fresh vegetables to families in need through S.E.R.V.E. (Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts). The North Stafford Rotary Club supplied materials for its construction, and Virginia Cooperative Extension operates the garden based on agreement with the Rappahannock Central Library. The small garden consists of unraised beds of vegetables, typically cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes, and sometimes strawberries. It operates mainly from March to November, providing a steady supply of fresh vegetables which S.E.R.V.E. volunteers say are greatly appreciated by recipients.
The Porter Library Garden requires a small cadre of volunteers. Planting and maintenance require 1-3 volunteers from Spring to late Fall (March to late October). In season, volunteers are needed approximately twice a week to help with weeding and to harvest vegetables and give them to the library staff to send to the foodbank. Volunteers must bring their own tools, and bags to transport what they pick.
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.
Spotsylvania Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic
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.
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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.
Porter Library Plant Clinic
Porter Library Lobby in Stafford (2001 Parkway Blvd). Contact Rachel Nicholson for more information.
The Porter Library Garden was started to provide fresh vegetables to families in need through S.E.R.V.E. (Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts). The North Stafford Rotary Club supplied materials for its construction, and Virginia Cooperative Extension operates the garden based on agreement with the Rappahannock Central Library. The small garden consists of unraised beds of vegetables, typically cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes, and sometimes strawberries. It operates mainly from March to November, providing a steady supply of fresh vegetables which S.E.R.V.E. volunteers say are greatly appreciated by recipients.
The Porter Library Garden requires a small cadre of volunteers. Planting and maintenance require 1-3 volunteers from Spring to late Fall (March to late October). In season, volunteers are needed approximately twice a week to help with weeding and to harvest vegetables and give them to the library staff to send to the foodbank. Volunteers must bring their own tools, and bags to transport what they pick.
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.
Spotsylvania Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic
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.
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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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Farmer Market Photos
June 3, 2023
Spotsylvania Farmers Market