The Bedford Extension Master Gardeners have been busy preparing for our annual PLANT SALE which takes place THIS Saturday, April 29th from 9am - 1pm, at the Cooperative Extension Office, 1257 County Farm Rd. in Bedford, VA. We have a large variety … [Read more...]
March Events
Many events listed below have been cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 emergency. It is best to call ahead or check with the organizer's websites to verify the status of any event. Mar 3 Lavender for Home and Health (this links … [Read more...]
Hello Winter! February Events
"Don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous" -Rumi Feb 1 Spring To Green Symposium-“Grow What You Love” by Danville Master Gardeners & VCE. Open to all, Danville Feb 3 Bedford … [Read more...]
January 2020 Events
Nature has many scenes to exhibit, and constantly draws a curtain over this part or that. She is constantly repainting the landscape and all surfaces, dressing up some scene for our entertainment.~Henry David Thoreau, 1858 Jan 2 Grow The … [Read more...]
December Events
The simplicity of winter has a deep moral. The return of Nature, after such a career of splendor and prodigality, to habits so simple and austere, is not lost either upon the head or the heart.~John Burroughs 1866 WHAT's HAPPENING THIS … [Read more...]
October Events
There are so many reasons why fall is truly wonderful! Cooler days, bountiful gardens, the vibrant colors of leaves, fall festivals and so much more. Happy October! BEDFORD FARMERS MARKETS are still going strong! 3 Rain Barrel … [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...]
Many Wonderful March Events!
Local Events: Springtime brings new growth, seeds to be sown, perennials to share, landscape ideas and a bounty of gardener's events! The Bedford area event list is long... isn't it exciting?! Mar 1 “Emerald Ash Borer” an All Bugs Good and … [Read more...]
Hello Winter! February Events
Choose from classes, presentations and other events that will be sure to warm your gardener’s heart! (2019) Feb 1 Bedford Extension Master Gardening Training Begins... we may still have a position for you! Training info is in the next "Whats … [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...]