The Bedford Extension Office is offering a drinking water testing program for citizens on private water systems (wells, springs, etc.) interested in evaluating the quality of their water. The registration link follows. Details … [Read more...]
Planting warm-season seeds in the garden
The power of a seed goes almost unnoticed, most everyone wants to start some, but few succeed. The mystery and hope all packed in a little seed is perplexing but powerful. The most powerful part to me: it is a miracle every time one sprouts. Once you … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Farms!
Cut your own Christmas Tree in Virginia! Maps, directions, locations and more for Christmas tree farms around Bedford County, VA! Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that's right for your home at a Bedford County, VA area Christmas tree … [Read more...]
4 The Soil: A Conversation (Podcasts)
2nd & 4th Tuesdays! Hear and learn from farmers, agricultural professionals, conservation leaders, master gardeners, and many more on how and why to be 4 The Soil. The podcast is a collaboration of Virginia Cooperative Extension, On The Farm … [Read more...]
The Appealing Core Nutrition of Apples
Can you remember the fragrance of an apple pie baking in your grandmother’s oven? Do you have memories of cinnamon and nutmeg embracing your home? The smell of fall is upon us and one of the brightest aromas that is cherished is the warm … [Read more...]
LANDSCAPING WITH VIRGINIA NATIVES- Webinar Series Of 12
Plant Virginia Natives partners are offering a series of 12 webinars for gardeners about landscaping with natives this spring (March-May) and in the fall (September-November). ONLY $10 to register for ALL 12 webinars! Spaces will fill up … [Read more...]
GROW THE GOOD LIFE- Feb 20th & Feb 27th, Two Saturdays, Four Presenters!
Fellow Gardeners: It’s time to sharpen up your garden tools, scan through your plant catalogs, get your seed starter kits set up and sign up for Grow The Good Life! This winter’s program will be virtual. The Bedford Extension Master Gardeners … [Read more...]
GET GARDENING- A New Video Series
Happy New Year, everyone!!! Although 2022 has just begun, make no mistake - the growing season is right around the corner! Are you ready to get growing? The Virginia Cooperative Extension office has created a resource just for you! Give … [Read more...]
A Longwood Christmas Outdoor Display (YouTube)
Here's a treat, right from your own computer. Turn up your sound and enter full screen once you get to the site. Sit back and enjoy! A Longwood Christmas Outdoor DisplayGet ready for a birds-eye view of our spectacular outdoor light display. … [Read more...]
