2009 Educational Events
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January 8
9 AM
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MG Monthly Meeting, Speaker: Wesley Greene, Topic: The
evolution of the Palace Garden at Colonial Williamsburg.
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January 14
10 AM
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The New Kent Extension Office, in conjunction with the area
Master Gardeners, will demonstrate how to build a small
greenhouse. Total cost of materials is expected to be
under $275 if someone wants to build their own. It
will be about 16' X 16'. (Rain date January 16 at
10am.) Contact web master for details: jim@kavitz.com
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| February/March |
February/March
2009, JCC/W Free Pruning Lessons-at-Home, individual or small
group sessions at a homeowner's residence. Print out an
application on-line (www.jccwmg.org) or obtain an application at
the JCC Extension Office, Forge Rd, Toano (757) 564-2170.
Registration closes Jan 31, 2009. (JCC/W Master Gardeners) |
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15
7pm |
Helen
Hamilton, president of the John Clayton Chapter of the Virginia
Native Plant Society, presents a photo-illustrated talk on the
habitat, the history, the people, and the plants of Iceland
during the chapter January 15 meeting. Meeting held at 7pm at
the York County Library, Rt. 17 and Battle Road. (757)564-4494
or www.claytonvnps.org. |
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17
10-12 noon
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Free
Homeowner Fruit Pruning Clinic, George Reid Orchard in Colonial
Williamsburg. Preregister ex199@vt.edu or call 890-4940.
We will be in a fruit tree orchard with Apple, Peach, Fig
and will demonstrate and discuss the proper pruning
practices for these trees as it relates to growing home fruit.
There will be a discussion about proper cultural care as well as
chemical applications for control of diseases and insects. (Jim
Orband) |
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January 25-28
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Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Short Course, Founders Inn,
Virginia Beach, Registration information www.mahsc.org
or (757)523-4734. The 2009 Mid Atlantic Horticultural Short
Course celebrates 40 years of horticultural education with over
140 Green Industry sessions presented by national and regional
experts. Audience: professionals and interested guests.
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| January
29 |
"Green
Gardening" at the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course is
Thursday, January 29, 2009. For further
information/registration, please visit www.mahsc.org.
Wednesday, 8AM-4 PM, Green Gardening, Founders Inn,
Virginia Beach, Preregistration and information at www.mahsc.org
or call (757) 523-4734. A day long horticultural program
with an emphasis on gardening green. Dr. Robert Lyons,
Professor of Horticulture at University of Delaware and
Director, Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture will
be the keynote speaker. |
| January
29
8 AM - 4 PM |
Home
Gardener Day, Green Gardening, Founders Inn, Virginia Beach,
Preregistration and information at www.mahsc.org
or call (757) 523-4734. A day long horticultural program with an
emphasis on gardening green. Dr. Robert Lyons, Professor of
Horticulture at University of Delaware and Director, Longwood
Graduate Program in Public Horticulture will be the keynote
speaker. Audience: home gardeners. |
| January
31 |
Free
Pruning Clinic, Grafton True Value, Grafton, York County.
Preregister at ex199@vt.edu or call (757) 890-4940. This free
pruning class will discuss the proper tools and techniques that
are used to prune small trees and shrubs. The proper use
of pruning tools will be discussed as well as the proper
pruning techniques for plants that are routinely found in
Peninsula landscapes. The Peninsula pruning publication is
located on the York County website at http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce/progareas/hort/pubs/2008Handbook2.pdf.
If you are interested in reviewing step by step information on
pruning >> hydrangea or crape myrtle go to http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce/progareas/hort/hort_howto.htm
(York County Master Gardeners) |
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February 4, 5 & 6
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Gardening in an Era of Climate Change: Is the Sky
Really Falling? Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA;
more info and online registration at http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=184
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February 5
9 AM
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MG Monthly Meeting , Speaker: Bob Goodhart, retired
landscaper CNU, Topic: Landscape Design
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February 12
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The Piedmont Landscape Associations' 26th Annual Central
Virginia Landscape Management Seminar The Martin
Luther King Performing Arts Center Speakers: Pamela
Harper, Frank Uzel, Michael Abbott, Kennon Williams, Catriona
Tudor Erler For information go to: www.piedmont-landscape.org
(further information will be posted soon)
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February 13
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Tree Care Symposium, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden,
Richmond, VA; A one-day symposium on tree care designed for
certified arborists and tree stewards. Presented in
cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the
International Society of Arboriculture, Request a brochure
by e-mailing registrar@lewisginter.org or calling
804-262-9887
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February 19-22
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Maymont Flower & Garden Show, Greater Richmond Convention
Center, Richmond, VA For more info visit http://www.macevents.com/show.cfm/eventID/139
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February 28
10 AM to Noon
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February 28, 2009, 10 a.m. - noon Pruning Clinic, Upper
York County (location TBD) Hosted by the York County Extension
Office. February (a month when plants are dormant)
is the best time to prune ornamentals. By pruning,
you improve the plant's health, thus reducing the need for
pesticides, and ultimately, improving water quality. Bring
a lawn chair, pruning shears, and dress warmly. E-mail
ex199@vt.edu or call (757) 890-4940 to register for this FREE
clinic and to obtain
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March 5
9 AM
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MG Monthly Meeting, Speaker: Wendy Wubbels, owner, Forestlane
Botanicals. Topic : Hostas and shade plants.
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March 14
9 AM - 3 PM
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Horticultural Extravaganza, York High School Hosted
by the York County Extension Office. This day-long event
presents a choice of over twenty horticultural topics from which
you select five to attend. The program will include topics
for the novice and advanced gardener. The afternoon will
feature a panel discussion of horticultural issues of the
Peninsula, moderated by Cathy Lewis of HearSay on WHRO. There
is a registration fee. Call (757) 890-4940 to
receive more info or sign up by e-mailing ex199@vt.edu
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March 22-26
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International Master Gardener Conference in Las
Vegas Nevada
Registration fees are: $260 early bird; $310 regular. For
updated information visit: www.unce.unr.edu/imgc
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April 2
9 AM
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MG Monthly Meeting, Speaker: Andrew Koenig, Arborist,
Bartlett Tree Experts, Topic: Tree problems and care.
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May 7
9 AM
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MG Monthly Meeting, Speaker: Marie Butler, landscaper, Topic:
Gardening at the VA Zoo
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June 16 - 21
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22nd Annual Master Gardener College, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA
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