I have lots of hydrangeas here on the farm. There are two large planting areas I call my hydrangea groves and am planning yet another one this fall. My motto: you can never have to many hydrangeas! I begin harvesting in early May when they are … [Read more...]
August Events
GENERAL EVENTS 1st- Nature Craft/Build a Nest Ivy Creek Park, Lynchburg (Ages 3+) 1st- Start to Finish Flower Arranging Workshop Pharsalia, Tyro 2nd- GMOS and Their Effect on Insect Populations All Bugs … [Read more...]
New program at Roanoke community college aims to help young farmers
...Attracting young people to the field is critically important, experts say, particularly in a state like Virginia, where agriculture is the number one industry. ...White, the Virginia Western dean, said the community college hopes to accomplish … [Read more...]
Aug 28th: Virginia’s Ag Fest Field Day!
VSU AGFEST: Showcasing Innovation In Virginia's Food Production. August 28, 2019 • 8AM - 1PM VSU Randolph Farm • 4415 River Road, Petersburg, Va. $10 per person; pre-registration is required. Adults • Middle & High School … [Read more...]
Philadelphia: America’s Garden Capitol
Explore Our Gardens With a tradition of horticulture going back 300 years, Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital. Visit more than 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of our landmark city. … [Read more...]
Septoria Leaf Spot on Tomato
Join Virginia Tech Plant Pathologist, Mary Ann Hansen, as she discusses common plant diseases in Virginia. In this video she talks about septoria leaf spot on tomato. For more information on the Virginia Tech Plant Disease Clinic: … [Read more...]
Tree of Heaven & Spotted Lantern Fly
If you’re hosting this incredibly common plant, you could be hosting #SpottedLanternfly before you know it. Ailanthus trees, more commonly known as tree-of-heaven, are the preferred host of everyone’s least favorite #BadBug. Learn … [Read more...]
July Events
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL! 6th New River Valley Garden Tour- Featuring 7 gardens in Blacksburg/Christiansburg 9am-5pm. Tickets on sale at local libraries. 13th Winemaking Workshop- Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor … [Read more...]
Who Are We? What Do Master Gardeners Do?
Master Gardeners are active in every state and are from all walks of life. In Bedford County, we volunteer on behalf of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE). Our group is called "BAMGA", which stands for Bedford Area Master Gardeners … [Read more...]
Maximize Your Basil Harvest- 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Do you want your basil plant to be big and lush? Here's some quick tips to ensure you enjoy the largest yield from your basil plants. Check out this YouTube presentation by Stacy Murphy (Sep 14, 2016) … [Read more...]