Biweekly Update 19 September 2025

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New Announcements

  • State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive
  • Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn – 10/2/2025 – 100 Dominion Dr, Farmville, VA 23901 – Join us for a great session on Pest Remediation from Noon to 1 pm.
  • Backyard Gardening Seminar: Fall Tasks in the Garden-What to Do and What to Plant – 9/27/2025 at Louisa County Public Library – 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, Virginia
    • Join the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners for our Fall Backyard Gardening Seminar #2
    • As the seasons change, so should your gardening plans! Louisa Master Gardener Sharon Stiefel will guide you through essential fall garden tasks and share expert tips on what to plant for a thriving garden next season.
  • 2025 Leadership Development Training Oct 13 Arlington VA with a virtual option
    • Leadership Development Trainings are day-long workshops for EMGs, agents, and coordinators organized by the State Coordinator’s Office.  Leadership Development Training workshops offer EMGs throughout the state a chance to expand their knowledge in administrative topics.

Old September Announcements

  • CANCELLED – Optimizing Vegetable Gardens with Soil and Water Management – Continuing Education Event In-person by VMGA Education Committee Register and information at https://vmga.net – More information here.

Old October Announcements

  • Piedmont Landscape Conference: Celebrating Ecological Abundance in our Region | Date: Saturday, October 4 | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with registration at 8:00 | Location: Laurel Ridge Community College, Warrenton, VA | Tickets: $75 (includes a delicious lunch!) | Registration: Click here to register
    • Featured Speakers Include:
      Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation – a leading expert on plant diversity, fossil history, and conservation
      Thomas Rainer, visionary landscape architect and horticultural futurist
      Jeanne Braha & Dick Raines from iNaturalist – connecting people with nature through citizen science and biodiversity
  • Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Mineral Farmers Market for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! 81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, Virginia
    • We’ll have a beautiful selection of: Shrubs, Ornamentals, Natives, Cool-weather vegetables, Herbs. Whether you’re refreshing your garden or planting something new, there’s something for every green thumb!
    • Note: This is a cash-only event – no credit cards accepted, so please come prepared. Spread the word, invite your gardening friends, and we’ll see you there!
  • Bracketts Charitable Garden: Fall/Winter Gardening & Garlic Planting Workshop Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden for a hands-on, educational morning in the garden! Date: October 6, 2025  Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Location: Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden 1117 Bracketts Farm Road, Louisa, VA  Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening – We will discuss how to grow cold-hardy veggies, improve soil, use companion planting, and extend your growing season.
    • Garlic Planting Workshop – Get step-by-step guidance on planting garlic—from clove prep to overwintering techniques for a robust harvest.
    • Sweet Potato Harvest & Tips – Help harvest sweet potatoes for donation and learn how to grow your own slips at home!
    • Volunteer Appreciation Social – Enjoy baked goods and refreshments as a thank-you for your hard work! The workshop is open to the public – all experience levels are welcome.  Tools and materials provided. Please bring gloves, water, and a hat

Old Announcements

  • Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
  • NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!

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