Farmers need quick solutions to a changing economic environment, and VCE is helping by facilitating connections, providing digital tools, and offering online education... Continue August 12, 2020 Source: … [Read more...]
All-America Selections
All-America Selections is the oldest, independent testing organization of flower and edible varieties in North America. Through a rigorous process of field testings Continued: … [Read more...]
Did You Receive Any Mystery Seed Packages?
Public Asked To Report Receipt of any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds. July 27, 2020- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has been notified that several Virginia residents have received unsolicited packages … [Read more...]
ONLINE Master Gardener College
Join us for ONLINE Master Gardener College June 25-28, 2020! While this event will be very different from our in-person colleges, we believe this is a great opportunity to learn from a selection of interesting speakers on a variety of topics. Since … [Read more...]
Webinars: New Direction in The American Landscape
A renowned group of instructors including Douglas Tallamy and Larry Weaner will illustrate landscaping techniques that make our little corners of the world more ecologically sound and enjoyable to experience. Whether you choose to learn how … [Read more...]
Rose Sale- Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery
Online and telephone orders begin on April 23. Peruse the more than 120 types of roses that will be available this year. After your order is complete, we will work with you to set up a time to pick up your roses curbside at the cemetery. Details … [Read more...]
A Virtual Wildflower Walk
Go on a virtual wildflower walk with Alonso Abugattas, listening to him explain some of the lore and how to ID many of the spring-blooming plants we encounter both in Arlington & Alexandria Parks, as well as others found at Turkey Run.Zoom … [Read more...]
Hinoki Bonsai Beginners’ Classes
For those interested in learning more about the living art of bonsai, the Hinoki Bonsai Club will conduct one or two beginners’ classes in the Spring of 2020. (The exact dates will be determined based upon student interest, but the first session will … [Read more...]
Registration open: “Women in Agriculture” Gathering!
FEB 20th-21st: The gathering will kick off with an in-depth farm transition workshop on Thursday, February 20 and end with a full day of conference speakers, sessions, and networking on Friday, February 21 from 9:15-3:30 (8:30 registration). This … [Read more...]
ANCIENT TREE WITH RECORD OF EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD REVERSAL IN ITS RINGS DISCOVERED
An ancient tree that contains a record of a reversal of Earth's magnetic field has been discovered in New Zealand. Read more: … [Read more...]