January Garden Talk: Succulents

Join us as we start the new year off with a look into the wonderful world of succulents. PMG Volunteer Diana Davenport will share her knowledge about these amazing plants that are all the rage.

Photo Wikimedia Commons

Hear about the many ways that succulents are unique and learn how to raise healthy succulents for your home. You will become aware of pests and environmental concerns that may impact your plants and how to address them. Be amazed at how easy it is to propagate new plants.

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

December Garden Talk: Creating a Wildlife Habitat

This lecture will include information on the elements needed to attract wildlife in the backyard garden. Learn how to construct a habitat for birds, bees, and other small creatures. We will
discuss different types of bird feeders and the food that attracts different birds. Lists of favorite food sources will be provided.
Come and learn how much fun and beneficial creating a wildlife habitat can be.

Photo Wikimedia Commons. Cardinal on a stump.

Free and open to the public, but space is limited!
For more information, email: pmgweb757@gmail.com
Or call to leave a message:
Phone: (757) 393-5319 

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Garden Talk: Creepy, Scary, Plants, OOOHH!

Are scary plants lurking in your landscape?
This lecture will take a look at weird and unusual
botanicals and plants that can be harmful or quite
deadly in the garden.
Come join us for a discussion of plant history and
the lore that may alarm you, but will definitely
educate you!

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland Branch
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

Space is limited, contact pmgweb757@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

This Library Talk is recorded! Click here.

Garden Talk: Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden

VCE Portsmouth Vegetable Garden

Did you know that in South Hampton Roads, we have a third planting season?! It’s true!

With our temperate climate, it’s time to plant a fall garden with vegetables that thrive in cooler weather. This lecture will describe vegetable varieties that you can plant through the fall, how to maintain them and when to harvest them. We will also review soil and site preparation.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland Branch
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

Space is limited, contact pmgweb757@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

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This Library Talk is recorded! Click here.

Garden Talk: What is Bugging You in the Garden?

Come to our August Garden Talk at the Churchland Library and get help for what is bugging you in the garden. Portsmouth Master Gardeners will help you answer tough garden questions like “What’s that bug on my squash?” “What is this weed in my lawn?” This lecture will help identify common lawn and garden diseases and pests as well as discuss natural methods for controlling them.

Hornworm with parasitic wasp eggs.
Image from Wikimedia Commons

You may bring samples from your yard and garden for identification.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

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