Category Archives: Workshops

Hands-on projects where you take something home. There is generally a small fee to cover the cost of materials.

March Bluebird House Workshop

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The Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association is hosting a Bluebird House Workshop on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Portsmouth Grounds at 105 Utah Street, Portsmouth, VA.

Details:

  • Date & Time: Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Rain date: March 15, 2025)
  • Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension Portsmouth Grounds, 105 Utah Street, Portsmouth, VA
  • Fee: $20 per person to cover materials, limit 2 kits per registrant
  • Registration: Pre-registration is required by March 5, 2025. Space is limited to 12 participants.

Registration Form:

You can download the registration form below or pick up a paper copy at the office during regular business hours (M-F 8:30 AM – 5 PM.)

Payment:

Payments can be made by check, cash, or money order payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association). Please note that credit cards are not accepted for this event. You may drop off your registration and payment at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the address above. DO NOT PURCHASE “Tickets” from any other source. We DO NOT sell tickets to our events.

Additional Information:

Power tools will be used in this workshop. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult.

For more information, you can contact Cyndi Wyskiewicz at (757) 393-5314 or via email at cyndiw@vt.edu.

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Download the Registration Form HERE

Mason Bee House Workshop

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Join us for our Mason Bee Workshop on February 8th at 11 AM at the Portsmouth Extension Office.
Pre-registration & Payment are REQUIRED before February 5th to reserve your seat.
Fee: $15 for each participant. Maximum 16 participants. An adult must accompany children under 18. You may purchase an additional kit for $15, with a limit of 2 kits per participant.

REGISTRATION FORM can be printed, or you may pick up a copy at the office. Registration
will close on February 5th unless all seats are sold beforehand.

DO NOT Purchase “tickets” from ANYONE. We do not sell tickets. We accept Cash, Check, or Money Orders at the Portsmouth Extension Office during open hours, or you can mail your formal payment to 105 Utah Street, Portsmouth, VA 23701. We can not accept credit or app payments for workshops.

Our Mason Bee House workshop is an educational event that teaches participants how to support mason bees and build a bee house to attract them to their property.

Mason bees are native solitary bees, essential for pollinating flowers and fruit trees.

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SOLD OUT! Rain Barrel Workshop (4/20/2024)

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Collecting rainwater in a barrel can save you money during the dry seasons and reduce the demand on your well or save your water bill. With a roof of 1,000 square feet, an inch of water can generate 600 gallons of water.

Rain barrels are about 41 inches high and 20 inches around. Please make arrangements to take yours home after the class.

Target ages: Adults and teens. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Cost: $75

Note: Power tools will be used in this workshop. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.

Pay by check, cash or money order payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association). We cannot take credit cards for this event. You may also drop off your registration and payment at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the address below.

Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your spot.

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00-12:00 noon
Portsmouth VCE office grounds outside
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth

757-393-5314

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Bluebird House Workshop (3/9/2024)

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You might think February is for the birds–and you are right–bluebirds! Bluebirds start to search for nesting locations this month. It’s time to put up your bluebird houses and invite them to your garden. In this workshop, you can build a bluebird house to take home.

Target ages: Adults and Children 5 years old and up. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Cost: $25

Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your seat.

Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:00-12:00 noon
Portsmouth VCE office grounds-outside (Rain Date 3/16)
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth

757-393-5314

Please note we do not accept credit/debit cards. Please enclose your check or money order made payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association) with your form. You may drop your registration and payment off at the Portsmouth Extension Office between 9AM and 5PM Monday through Friday at the address above.

Bluebird House Workshop (3/11/2023)

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You might think February is for the birds–and you are right–bluebirds! Bluebirds start to search for nesting locations this month. It’s time to put up your bluebird houses and invite them to your garden. In this workshop, you can build a bluebird house to take home.

Target ages: Adults and Children 5 years old and up. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Cost: $20

Click HERE for the Registration Form (COMING SOON)

Please note: Space is limited, so register now to save your seat.

Saturday, March 11, 2023
10:00-12:00 noon
Portsmouth VCE office grounds-outside
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth

757-393-5314

Please note we do not accept credit/debit cards. Please enclose your check or money order made payable to PMGA (Portsmouth Master Gardeners Association) with your form. You may drop your registration and payment off at the Portsmouth Extension Office between 9AM and 5PM Monday through Friday at the address above.