Category Archives: Garden Talks

Monthly talks on horticulture topics.

October Garden Talk: Hot Trends in Houseplants

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Houseplants are all the latest rage. What was old is new again.
Indoor plants are making appearances in more homes and condos. Whether it be bold colored tropicals, succulent gardens or terrariums and citrus plants, house plants offer it all. Join us for a look at what’s new and trendy in indoor plants and how to make sure your living
environment is right for these plants.

Date Wednesday: October 18, 2023
Time: 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Place: Portsmouth Public Library
Churchland Branch
4934 High Street West
Portsmouth, VA 23703

September Garden Talk: Transplanting / Dividing Shrubs and Perennials

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Tips for transplanting and dividing perennials and shrubs.

Do your perennials and shrubs need to be rejuvenated, divided or transplanted? This free gardening lecture will cover timing and techniques for the successful division and transplanting of perennials and shrubs to achieve your best fall garden.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Wednesday September 20, 2023
6:30-7:30
Churchland Branch Library
4934 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA 23703
RSVP is NOT required.

For more information email:
pmgweb757@gmail.com
Or call to leave a message:
Phone: (757) 393-5319

Download Flier HERE

July Garden Talk: Outstanding Orchids: Culture & Care

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Come learn about the largest group of flowering plants in the world. Find out facts on light, temperature, watering, fertilizing, repotting, containers and more. Our local expert, Louise Roesser, will give a wealth of information how to keep them healthy and blooming.

Wednesday July 19, 2023
6:30-7:30
Churchland Branch Library
4934 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA 23703

For more information email:
pmgweb757@gmail.com
Or call to leave a message:
Phone: (757) 393-5319

Download Flier HERE

June Garden Talk: Day Lilies

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Daylilies are easy to grow, disease free and add beauty to a yard. We will cover the planting, division, and propagation of daylilies. We will include early, mid and late bloomers. Various photos will be presented showing the wide variety of color, shape and size of blooms.

For more information email: pmgweb757@gmail.com or call to leave a message (757)393-5319

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM
Churchland Branch Library 4934 High Street West Portsmouth, VA 23703