Start with a clean planting site, free of last year’s crop debris. Debris from the previous season’s crops may … [Read more]
The BAMGA mission is to advise, educate, and serve the citizens of Bedford County in their horticultural needs.
Need Horticultural Advice? Contact our Help Desk!
Available All Year: Trained Master Gardeners are here to assist you with your horticultural questions & problems. Live outside of the the Bedford, VA area? Contact your local Extension office.
Help is here! CALL the Extension Office at (540) 586-7675, EMAIL bedfordmg@vt.edu, or VISIT the Bedford Cooperative Extension Office at 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford.
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From The Ground Up
Pruning Flowering Shrubs
By Carol O
The correct time to prune your flowering shrubs depends on when they flower. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more]
Red Mulberry
By Linda SE
Red Mulberry Morus Rubra (MOR-us ROO-brah) Your local birds and small mammals will be delighted if you decide to … [Read more]
Tomatoes: From Seedlings to Fruit
By Carol O
Learn how to plant and nurture tomato plants in your garden. This article includes advice on fertilizing, … [Read more]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Virginia Extension Small Farm Program
Providing virtual classes in Beginner/Small Farmer Orientation, Estate Planning & Land Transition, Farmer Market Preparedness Workshops, Organic Ag Workshops & more… Link Here
Horticulture for the Home Gardener
Independent Study Course Offered
Want to grow your horticulture knowledge at home, without volunteer commitment? Virginia Cooperative Extension and … [Read More...]