Category Archives: Workshops

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

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.

Workshop: Build a Bluebird House

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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 [price increase due to current cost of lumber]

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

Saturday, March 5, 2022 [weather date March 19, 2022]
10:00-12:00 noon
Portsmouth VCE office grounds-outside
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth