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Below
is a listing of gardening related events open to the public. These fun
and educational happenings occur around the Tidewater and surrounding areas.
If you know of any events not listed, have questions about events or would like to list your event, please
email or call the Extension Office (757-591-4838).
All links open in new pages.
Newport News Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau offers knowledgeable
speakers on horticultural matters. To discuss a topic and/or schedule a
speaker, call 591-4838.
Also, here is a page
that contains useful links to presentations that you can download for your own
use. The link is also at the top of this page.
Grin and Grow Children's Programs for 2009
Location: In Riverview Farm Park, at the intersection of
Menchville Road and Youngs Road.
Information: All programs are held on the picnic tables near the
Grin and Grow Garden from 11 am to 12 noon. The programs involve a brief
lesson integrated with hands on activities and are followed by refreshments.
The programs are for children aged 5 to 8 with parents accompanying their
children.
- June 13th, Five Senses Hunt. This program will be on
understanding how the five senses relate to the garden. A scavenger
hunt will be part of the lesson.
- No programs in July or August.
- September 12th, Fly Away. This program will be on
butterflies and their life cycles. The children will discuss a
butterfly story and make a butterfly puppet.
- October 10th, Our Feathered Friends. This program will be
on songbirds and which ones migrate. The varieties of food that birds
eat will be demonstrated. Hands on activities to help feed the birds
will be included.
Other Community Events
Quick Links:
June
- 20th. Annual Flower Festival. 17th Annual Flower
Festival with wine tasting, big sales, free classes and much much more! Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for more information.
- 20th (10-11:30 am) Gardening with Perennials & Daylilies.
See what's best for this area, plus what's new. Taught by JoEllen Gienger at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 20th (2-3:30 pm) Growing & Drying Hydrangeas. An
introduction to the various species and their cultivation with a brief
discussion to their use as a dried or fresh flower taught by Les Parks at at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 24th through September 9th each Wednesday (9-11 am) Drop-in
and Dig! Families with children are invited to drop-in and
participate in simple, easy to learn gardening tasks und the guidance of
Children's Garden staff and volunteers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens,
1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. These family-oriented gardening experiences
can easily be enjoyed at home. Free with Garden admission. Visit
www.lewisginter.org
for dates and times, or call (804) 262-9887.
July
- 2nd (6:30 pm) Beat the Heat with Organic Gardening!
Presented by Lisa Ziegler In Newport News. Come learn what steps to take
that will have your gardening smiling in the face of heat and drought.
Organic gardening grows bigger and more beautiful flowers! “In the Garden”
programs are free but require registration. Visit
http://www.thegardenersworkshop.com/events_signup.htm for more
information and registration.
August
- 6th (6:30 pm) Start Now for Spring Blooms! Presented by
Lisa Ziegler In Newport News. If you want to have gorgeous snapdragons or
sweet peas next spring, now is the time to get started with your seeds
indoors to plant in fall! Come learn what seeds to start indoors for fall
and how easy it is! Includes seed starting with soil blocking instruction
and demonstration. “In the Garden” programs are free but require
registration. Visit
http://www.thegardenersworkshop.com/events_signup.htm for more
information and registration.
September
- 12th (10-11:30 am) Easy Propagating Techniques.
Learn techniques for successful seed starting and perennial division; and
also how to take cuttings from your existing plants. You can also
recycle several products from around your house in the process. Taught
by Ann Weber at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 19th (10-11:30 am) Beyond Mums—Fall Bloomers.
Covers ornamental grasses, shrubs, annuals and perennials to extend the
gardening season right into fall. Also covers cool season container
ideas. Taught by Ann Weber at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 26th (10-11:30 am) Gardening in Tidewater. Learn a
few tricks for having happy plants even with bad soil, crazy weather and all
those critters. Taught by JoEllen Gienger at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 26th (1-2 pm) Cool Season Lawn Care. How to care for
a fescue lawn year round. Taught by Margie Cooper at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 27th (2-3:30 pm) Basic Garden Maintenance. Designed
for beginners, this class covers mulching, moisture, fertilizing, pruning,
weed and insect control and more. Taught by Les Parks at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
October
- 3rd and 4th (9 am-6 pm) Annual Fall Festival. Annual
Fall Festival with wine tasting, big sales, free classes and more! At
Smithfield Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757)
238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for more information.
- 3rd (10 am-12 pm) Let Us Help—Gardening Clinic.
Bring your questions and problems for advice taught by Jeff Williamson and
Ann Weber at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 3rd (2-3:30 pm) Great Trees for Tidewater. Selecting
and growing trees that thrive in our climate. Taught by Les Parks at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 10th (2-4 pm) Basic Home Landscape Design. Basic
considerations that can be easily overlooked. Taught by Jeff
Williamson at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 24th (10-11 am) Beauty From Bulbs. How to use and
care for spring blooming bulbs. Taught by Margie Cooper at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
- 25th (2-3:30 pm) Growing Fruit in Tidewater. This
introductory class is designed for people interested in discovering the
satisfaction of growing their own fruit. Taught by Les Parks at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
November
- 7th and 8th (9 am-6 pm) Holiday Open House at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for more information.
- 7th (2-4 pm) Basic Home Landscape Design. Basic
considerations that can be easily overlooked. Taught by Jeff
Williamson at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
December
- 5th (2-3:30 pm) Holiday Decorating Using Live Cuttings.
What to grow and how to use it in holiday decorating. Taught by Margie
Cooper and Jeff Williamson at Smithfield
Gardens, Route 17, 1869 Road, Smithfield. Call (757) 238-2511 or email
smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com
for reservations.
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bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom." Audra Foveo