Portsmouth Master Gardener Volunteers are taking a break during the dog days of summer, we will see you in September!
No Library Lecture This Month
Category Archives: Garden Talks
July Garden Talk: Outstanding Orchids: Culture & Care
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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Download Flier HERE
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
May Garden Talk: Pests in the Garden
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Date Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time 6:30-7:30 PM
Place Churchland Branch Library
4934 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
What are those spots on my tomato plants?
Can’t figure out what is eating your cucumbers?
What is that weed? This lecture will focus on how to identify lawn and garden diseases and pests, then discuss methods to control them naturally.
We encourage you to bring samples of your lawn, yard and garden problems to discuss.
Download Flier HERE.
Questions about the event? Problems with the website? Email PMG Webmaster at pmgweb757@gmail.com
April Garden Talk: Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces
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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
For more information email: pmgweb757@gmail.com
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.