A gardening lecture on how to start a vegetable garden. Whether starting a vegetable garden from scratch or for a new season with an existing garden, we will discuss techniques to get the most from your vegetable garden. We will also give a preview of some of the unique and interesting plants that we will have available at our May open garden plant sale. You don’t want to miss it!
Collecting rainwater in a barrel can save you money during the dry seasons and reduce the demand on your well or save your water bill. With a roof of 1,000 square feet, an inch of water can generate 600 gallons of water.
Rain barrels are about 41 inches high and 20 inches around. Please make arrangements to take yours home after the class.
Target ages: Adults and teens. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Cost: $75
Note: Power tools will be used in this workshop. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.
Pay by check, cash or money order payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association). We cannot take credit cards for this event. You may also drop off your registration and payment at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the address below.
Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your spot.
This is your opportunity to get an early start on your garden. PMGA will be selling vegetables and flowers from the Greenhouse. The last average frost date for our area is April 15th, so you can plant anytime after that date.
Our selection includes: Vegetables; tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers Flowers; zinnias, butterfly weed, marigolds, and more.
Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2024 Time: 9 AM to Noon Place: Greenhouse BEHIND the VCE Office 105 Utah Street, Portsmouth 23701
Learn how and when to start new vegetables and flowers from seed! We will discuss the cultural conditions necessary for starting new plants from seed and how to transplant them into the garden later. We will also offer tips and suggestions for germinating unusual or difficult seeds….and bring your extra seed packets and exchange them for new ones.
You might think February is for the birds–and you are right–bluebirds! Bluebirds start to search for nesting locations this month. It’s time to put up your bluebird houses and invite them to your garden. In this workshop, you can build a bluebird house to take home.
Target ages: Adults and Children 5 years old and up. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Cost: $25
Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your seat.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:00-12:00 noon Portsmouth VCE office grounds-outside (Rain Date 3/16) 105 Utah Street, Portsmouth
757-393-5314
Please note we do not accept credit/debit cards. Please enclose your check or money order made payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association) with your form. You may drop your registration and payment off at the Portsmouth Extension Office between 9AM and 5PM Monday through Friday at the address above.
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