April Garden Talk: Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces

Posted on March 16, 2023 by PMG Webmaster

Raising flowers, vegetables and herbs in small spaces can be a challenge. Our master gardeners Diana Smith-Knight and Bob Perkins will discuss and display techniques for planting and maintaining containers and small garden spaces. Great tips for renters, downsizers, and anyone else who would like to weed while sitting
on the porch or patio!

Date Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Place Portsmouth Public Library
Churchland Branch
4934 High Street West
Portsmouth, VA 23703

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If you are a person with a disability and desire any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in any Extension program or activity, please contact our office at (757) 393-5197 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the activity.

February PMGA Meeting and Class of 2022 Graduation

Posted on February 22, 2023 by PMG Webmaster

After sixty-five hours of training and fifty (plus) hours of volunteering the nine members of the class of 2022 have made it to GRADUATION Day. During the February Portsmouth Master Gardener Association meeting on February 21st, 2023 six of the nine graduates in attendance were warmly welcomed into the PMGA by President Barbara Beyers and Extension Agent Cyndi Wyskiewicz. Stephanie Aydlett, Diana Davenport, Schonna Dungan, Farranez McPhee-Rhaming, Sherry Myles, and Johanna Nelson were presented with certificates, official name badges, and a tote filled with lovely gifts. Members of the PMGA made us each feel welcome with good food and warm wishes for continued success. As always the décor for the event was made extra special with a Mardi Gras theme. Plenty of beads for all to share. We missed Pamela Hartwell, Kaci Midgette, and Eileen Shirk who could not attend but are assured they will be with us very soon for a class photo.

Seed Starting Season is Here!

Posted on February 16, 2023 by PMG Webmaster

Our second Library Lecture of 2023 was on our popular topic Seed Selection and Starting and featured a Seed Swap. Portsmouth Master Gardener Fred Hersey gave an informative talk on the topic as well as practical advice for both novice and advanced seed-starting techniques. Attendees were gifted a lettuce seedling as well as being able to choose from a wide variety of seeds. From vegetables and herbs to more exotic seeds saved and shared by other Portsmouth Master Gardener Volunteers. This event was well attended with over fifty-seven people of all ages coming out eager to learn and share with one another. If you missed the talk in person you will find the recording on our website: https://pmgv.org/resources/video-recordings/

We hope to see you again on March 15th, from 6:30-7:30 for Pruning with Portsmouth Master Gardener LuAnn Copeland.

March Garden Talk: Pruning

Posted on February 16, 2023 by PMG Webmaster

Join us this month for Pruning 101 presented by PMGA Member LuAnne Copeland. We will go over what plants can be pruned at this time of year and how to accomplish the task. We will discuss how to keep tools clean to prevent the spread of disease.

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View the Recorded Lecture Here

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