February PMGA Meeting and Class of 2022 Graduation

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After sixty-five hours of training and fifty (plus) hours of volunteering the nine members of the class of 2022 have made it to GRADUATION Day. During the February Portsmouth Master Gardener Association meeting on February 21st, 2023 six of the nine graduates in attendance were warmly welcomed into the PMGA by President Barbara Beyers and Extension Agent Cyndi Wyskiewicz. Stephanie Aydlett, Diana Davenport, Schonna Dungan, Farranez McPhee-Rhaming, Sherry Myles, and Johanna Nelson were presented with certificates, official name badges, and a tote filled with lovely gifts. Members of the PMGA made us each feel welcome with good food and warm wishes for continued success. As always the décor for the event was made extra special with a Mardi Gras theme. Plenty of beads for all to share. We missed Pamela Hartwell, Kaci Midgette, and Eileen Shirk who could not attend but are assured they will be with us very soon for a class photo.

Seed Starting Season is Here!

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Our second Library Lecture of 2023 was on our popular topic Seed Selection and Starting and featured a Seed Swap. Portsmouth Master Gardener Fred Hersey gave an informative talk on the topic as well as practical advice for both novice and advanced seed-starting techniques. Attendees were gifted a lettuce seedling as well as being able to choose from a wide variety of seeds. From vegetables and herbs to more exotic seeds saved and shared by other Portsmouth Master Gardener Volunteers. This event was well attended with over fifty-seven people of all ages coming out eager to learn and share with one another. If you missed the talk in person you will find the recording on our website: https://pmgv.org/resources/video-recordings/

We hope to see you again on March 15th, from 6:30-7:30 for Pruning with Portsmouth Master Gardener LuAnn Copeland.

March Garden Talk: Pruning

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Join us this month for Pruning 101 presented by PMGA Member LuAnne Copeland. We will go over what plants can be pruned at this time of year and how to accomplish the task. We will discuss how to keep tools clean to prevent the spread of disease.


Download the flyer here.

View the Recorded Lecture Here

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

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.