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.
Date Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Place Portsmouth Public Library
Churchland Branch
4934 High Street West
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Should I prune in the fall, or in the spring before or after shrubs flower? How much can I cut back an overgrown bush? How can I get my flowering shrub to have more flowers? These and many more questions will be answered during this lecture which will cover how and when to prune deciduous shrubs and small trees in your landscape.
BONUS: Learn how not to commit “Crepe Murder” when pruning
Presented in conjunction with the PMG Tree Stewards.
Date: February 21st, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Churchland Branch Library
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Did you receive a Christmas Cactus during the holiday season? Are you SURE it is a Christmas Cactus and not a Thanksgiving Cactus? Join us at our January Library Lecture to find out and learn about how to care for and get them to bloom again. We will also talk about the elusive Easter cactus!
Date: January 17th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Churchland Branch Library
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Spice Up your Holiday! – History of Seasonal Spices and Holiday Plants
Tis the season- to add spice to your life!
This lecture will cover history, legends and uses of the most popular culinary holiday spices. We will add some holiday history – “Is the Norfolk Island Pine really from Norfolk?” Where did the poinsettia originate? These combined lectures will talk about the history of some of our common holiday plants and spices used to decorate this season.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 13 , 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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Using natural materials to decorate your home for the holidays. Our master gardeners will demonstrate how to use seasonal greens, berries and nuts to create and decorate wreaths,
swags and other holiday arrangements for your home. We will also show you how to make lovely bows to accompany these designs.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15 , 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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