Deck the Doors!: A Pine Cone Wreath Workshop

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

It’s almost time to hang the holiday greens! Members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association will be on hand today to help you make a stunning first impression at your doorstep with a homemade pinecone wreath!  They will show you how your wreath can be updated easily to suit every holiday/season with greenery from your very […]

Container Gardens Workshop- Big Island Library

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

Hello Everyone! It's that fun time of year we've been waiting for- Spring! Our BAMGA Library Workshops this year will be all about Container Gardens! The libraries will follow all CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe. We plan to do a Power Point presentation on gardening in small spaces, followed by a hands on planting time. […]

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Flavored by Nature: How To Infuse Oils, Vinegar, and Spirits with Fruits and Herbs

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

-BIG ISLAND LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM- This October, members of the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association will be visiting our libraries to teach us how to create infused oils, vinegars, and spirits using herbs and fruits. Learn how to impart natural flavor into homemade salad dressings, marinades, dips, sauces and more! Participants will learn about the […]

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Mushrooms: Putting the “Fun” back in Fungus – Bedford County Library Workshop

Big Island Public Library 1111 Schooldays Drive, Big Island, VA

Event Details Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library! Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Different Types of Mushrooms How to Safely Grow Your Own Mushrooms At Home (specifically Shitake […]