Bringing Neighbors Together
The Alexandria Beautification Commission and Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to learn to plan and tend an urban garden. Whether you’re new to the challenges of urban gardening or have specific issues that need addressing, this program is for you! Kirsten Buhls, the Virginia Cooperative Extension agent for Alexandria, will be addressing the challenges of Read More …
Learn about preparing your garden for winter in a free program presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Topics to be covered include composting leaves, use of cover crops to enrich the soil and keep down winter weeds, and cleaning up planting beds. The event will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Read More …
A work party will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 1 to 4 pm., at the gardens at Simpson Park off of East Monroe Avenue and adjacent to the YMCA. These demonstration gardens were originally planted and are maintained by volunteers from the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. Help is needed in a variety Read More …