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Workshop: Build a Bluebird House

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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: $20 [price increase due to current cost of lumber]

Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your seat.

Saturday, March 5, 2022 [weather date March 19, 2022]
10:00-12:00 noon
Portsmouth VCE office grounds-outside
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth

Garden Talk: Fascination for Pollination

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The process of pollinating flowers can be more involved than appearances may indicate. Join us at our monthly free lecture at the Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch where we will discuss interesting, unexpected methods of pollination.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

Download the flyer here.

PMG Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale is Sat., Oct. 9

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Plant sale at a previous Fall Festival

This weekend. our annual Fall Festival & Yard Sale offers fun and educational activities, as well as answering your gardening questions. From 9 am-2 pm, here is what you will find.

  • Pansies and chrysanthemums available at our plant sale
  • Plant Doctors who can take a look at your problem plants
  • Soil testing information
  • Gardening activities for the kids
  • Information on our Spring 2022 Master Gardener Class

Download this flyer for more information.