Category Archives: Garden Talks

Monthly talks on horticulture topics.

Garden Talk: Creepy, Scary, Plants, OOOHH!

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Bleeding Tooth Fungus

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

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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.

Download the flyer for more information.

This Library Talk is recorded! Click here.

Garden Talk: What is Bugging You in the Garden?

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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

Download the flyer for more information.

Garden Talk: How and Why to Install a Rain Garden

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Rain Garden Diagram

In the Tidewater region, low ground and a high water table combine to create flooding problems in low-lying areas. Learn how to design a rain garden that can reduce flooding and erosion, capture and use rainwater, and beautify your landscape.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

Space is limited, so contact cyndiw@vt.edu to reserve your seat.

Garden Talk: Growing Small Fruits and Berries

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Posted on April 26, 2022 by PMG Webmaster

Delicious Fruits and Berries

You don’t need an orchard to grow your own fruits and berries. You just need to know which types to choose, what kind of soil they like, and the conditions in which they grow best. Join us at this free garden talk to learn how to raise your favorites!

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (date changed due to a scheduling conflict)
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704

Space is limited, so contact cyndiw@vt.edu to reserve your seat.