This month, we will discuss what you need to know to start growing your own vegetables at home. We will also have a seed swap, so bring any extra seeds you have and swap them for something new.
Wednesday, March 16, 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.
Green Thumb Gardening Series offers Hampton Roads residents classes and workshops in partnership with VCE Master Gardeners. The series consist of five sessions which meet every Wednesday from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The cost is $20 for all five sessions. Topics include (order subject to change):
We will meet in-person as COVID conditions allow, following appropriate social distancing guidelines. VCE requires participants to wear masks for all indoor events, regardless of vaccination status. In the event COVID conditions dictate, we will present the series in a virtual format.
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
February’s free talk will introduce you to the fascinating perennial climbing vine known as hops; how to grow them, the history of their cultivation for use in medicine and beer, and the exploration of hop production in Virginia and America.
Watch the video.
The process of pollinating flowers can be more involved than appearances may indicate. Join us at our monthly free lecture at the Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch where we will discuss interesting, unexpected methods of pollination.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704
Download the flyer here.