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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

Early Bird Greenhouse Plant Sale

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This is your opportunity to get an early start on your garden. PMGA will be selling vegetables and flowers from the Greenhouse. The last average frost date for our area is April 15th, so you can plant anytime after that date.

Our selection includes:
Vegetables; tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers
Flowers; zinnias, butterfly weed, marigolds, and more.

Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Time: 9 AM to Noon
Place: Greenhouse BEHIND the VCE Office
105 Utah Street, Portsmouth 23701

salad sprouts on metal grid
Photo by Greta Hoffman on Pexels.com

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December Garden Talk: Creating a Wildlife Habitat

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This lecture will include information on the elements needed to attract wildlife in the backyard garden. Learn how to construct a habitat for birds, bees, and other small creatures. We will
discuss different types of bird feeders and the food that attracts different birds. Lists of favorite food sources will be provided.
Come and learn how much fun and beneficial creating a wildlife habitat can be.

Photo Wikimedia Commons. Cardinal on a stump.

Free and open to the public, but space is limited!
For more information, email: pmgweb757@gmail.com
Or call to leave a message:
Phone: (757) 393-5319 

Download the Flyer Here.

Spring Open Garden & Plant Sale

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Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Attend Demos and Talks ~ Buy Plants ~ Get Answers to Your Gardening Questions

With our annual Open Garden & Plant Sale, we invite you to check out our display gardens, ask the Plant Doctor any questions you have about gardening, and attend demos and talks on gardening topics. Remember to take home some plants for your garden! Annuals and perennials, flowers, fruits, herbs, vegetables and shrubs will all be available. You can also get your small garden tools sharpened for a small fee.

Important Info

  • Takes place rain or shine! If extreme weather causes a change in schedule, we’ll announce it on our Facebook page. 
  • Cash, credit or check accepted
  • Free parking and admission

Download the flyer for more details.