Lawn and Landscape Seminars
Winter seminars begin January 21st.
Seating is limited, please call (804) 751-4401 to reserve seats. Free admission.
Using Landscaping to Cut Energy Costs
Landscaping can help cool your house in the summer and insulate your home in the winter.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
10:00 AM Meadowdale Library
4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 318-8778
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Time to start planning for the summer harvest! Learn about popular varieties, care and harvesting.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
6:30 PM Central Library
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
10:00 AM Bon Air Library
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
6:30 PM Bon Air Library
Crape Myrtle Pruning Workshop
Have beautiful and graceful crape myrtles year-round with proper pruning. Practice techniques in this hands-on class.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
10:00 AM Chesterfield Technical Center
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 AM Chesterfield Technical Center
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00 AM Chesterfield Technical Center
Gardening to Attract Birds and Butterflies
Gardening techniques and plant choices to encourage birds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators in the garden.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
6:30 PM Central Library
Planning the Herb Garden
Nothing goes better with a homegrown tomato than fresh basil from the garden. Start planning now for delicious additions to your table.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:30 PM Central Library
Previous Seminars
Fall seminars run August - November. Seating is limited, please call (804) 751-4401 to reserve seats. Free admission.
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Sharing the Yard: Living with Wildlife
Techniques to encourage (and discourage) wildlife in your yard
August 27, 1:00-2:30 pm, Rockwood Nature Center
Grow a Greener Lawn (cool-season grasses)
How to grow a lush green lawn while protecting the environment. Choose one of the times below.
10:30 am-12 pm on: September 9, Meadowdale Library; September 10, Central Library
3:00-4:30 pm on: September 15, Clover Hill Library
6:30-8:00 pm on: September 8, Central Library; September 9, Meadowdale Library; September 15, Clover Hill Library
Common Lawn Pests: Fact or Fiction?
Lawn care myths dispelled, bring your questions
September 17, 10:30 am –12:00 pm, Extension Office Classroom
Tree Management for Suburban Homeowners
How to preserve trees on your property and recognize signs of tree stress
September 22, 6:30-8:00 pm, Clover Hill Library
Fall & Winter Garden Gazing
Great additions to your garden for fall & winter interest
October 6, 6:30-8:00 pm, Clover Hill Library
Fall Planting for Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs this fall for a gorgeous garden of flowers next spring
October 13, 3:00-4:30 pm, Clover Hill Library
Healthy Trees = Happy Trees
Give your new trees and shrubs a good start. Learn how to select, plant and keep trees and shrubs healthy in your landscape.
October 13, 6:30-8:00 pm, Clover Hill Library
Raking without Aching
Tips and techniques to protect your back and joints from gardening injury
October 20, 6:30-8:00 pm, LaPrade Library
Plant the Holiday Spirit
Bulbs and live greens for December and beyond
November 9, 3:00-4:30 pm, Clover Hill Library
November 9, 6:30-8:00 pm, Clover Hill Library
Have an idea for a gardening seminar? We'd love to hear from you! Email your ideas for future public seminar offerings to the Chesterfield County Master Gardener Coordinator.
Seminar: Plant Now for a Fall Vegetable Harvest
Many vegetables can be harvested in fall and into winter - beans and peas, carrots and cauliflower, lettuce and spinach, and tons of greens! Join Master Gardener Sandra Gentry to learn about planting now for a delicious fall harvest. Seating is limited, please call (804) 751-4401 to reserve seats. Free admission.
Monday, July 13, 2009
5 - 7 pm
Meadowdale Library
4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 318-8778
Monday, July 20, 2009
4 - 6 pm
Clover Hill Library
6701 Deer Run Drive
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 318-8668
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
6 - 8 pm
Meadowdale Library
4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 318-8778