In Bedford, Master Gardeners have partnered with the Bedford Area Family YMCA to provide gardening education to youth involved in after school-care and summer programs. In the YMCA’s unique permaculture teaching garden, Master Gardener volunteers … [Read more...]
Grow The Good Life
In March, the Bedford Area Master Gardeners will be presenting GROW THE GOOD LIFE, a two-part virtual, educational program. Part 1 will take place on March 5, 2022. Frank Reilly, an environmental scientist and avid Master Gardener will … [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...]
Community Help Desk Is Open!
We are thrilled to announce that the Bedford County Extension Master Gardeners' Help Desk is open to take your gardening questions. If you live in the Bedford County VA area, you can contact us by phone call (540) 586-7675 or e-mail bedfordmg@vt.edu. … [Read more...]
Event: Grow The Good Life!
Its always fun to "kick-start" the Spring gardening season with new, fresh ideas, meeting other Master Gardeners as well others interested in gardening. Registrations are being accepted now. Please share with your gardening friends. REGISTRATION … [Read more...]
GARDENING FOR SCENTS!
Create Your Own Potpourri and Bath Salts Workshop. Potpourri and bathing salts have been around for centuries. In 17th century France, potpourri or “rotten pot” was created by gathering fragrant flowers and herbs, letting them dry, and then … [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...]
Bedford County 4H Camp
MASTER GARDENERS AND YMCA TEAM UP For 4-H CAMP! Every summer, children from Bedford County are afforded the opportunity to attend 4-H camp. This week-long program, from July 22nd thru July 26th, at the W.E. Skelton 4H Education and Conference … [Read more...]
Where You’ll See Bedford Master Gardeners
What do we do? Where will you see us? We conduct many educational programs and projects in our community, such as... RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION GARDEN On the grounds of Clayton Nature Study Center. Originally part of the Beautiful Garden Plant … [Read more...]
Master Gardener Training Class Begins Feb 1st
Have you signed up yet? Love plants? Want to learn, share and volunteer? Our Master Gardener Class will provide training in a wide variety of horticultural areas including insects, plant disease, turf care, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals … [Read more...]