Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture classes are free (unless noted) and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for classes. Note that class cancellations are determined by the weather and number of registrations. For more information or to register, call the Extension Horticulture Help Desk at 703-792-7747 or email [email protected].
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Christina Hastings at 703-792-6285/TTY 711 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Growing your own food, using nature as a guide and incorporating sustainable practices is good for our bodies and good for the earth. This course covers the essential topics - planning the garden from seed to harvest, using organic and sustainable techniques to develop healthy productive gardens, growing good soil, dealing with wildlife and specific techniques for container and indoor vegetable gardens. Taught by the Master Gardener Cook’s Garden Team.
The course is set up to allow you to learn at your own pace. The videos and handouts will be available online. Discussion boards will allow you to interact with the instructors and there will be 3 live question and answer sessions. You must register for this course, there is a $10 registration fee. Enrollment is on-going through June 16, 2024, so you can register even after the course has started.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and Prince William Audubon Ambassador Leslie Paulson, who will explain the Audubon at Home program, why it’s important to the environment, and what you can do to be a certified wildlife sanctuary property. Register
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Hank Spencer as he explains proper garden tool maintenance and demonstrates proper sharpening techniques. Register
Several VCE units are working together to provide a variety of online recorded garden-focused classes and informational videos. See the links below.
View Recorded Classes and Informational Videos at:
VCE-Prince William: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieUH29UpfDHJiaEfon5qCQ
VCE-Arlington/Alexandria: https://mgnv.org/reading-room/master-gardener-virtual-classroom/
VCE-Culpeper: https://video.vt.edu/playlist/dedicated/1_vhxqtf04/
VCE-Fauquier: https://fridaysinthegarden.blogspot.com/
VCE-Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUGDaw8YUMOe2eWCdBPq1w
VCE-Master Gardener Program: https://www.facebook.com/VCEMasterGardenerProgram/live
VCE-Virtual Farm to Table Tour: https://fauquier.ext.vt.edu/programs/FarmtoTable.html
Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop or meeting, please discuss your accommodation needs at least five days prior to the event with Virginia Cooperative Extension 703-792-6289/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.