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2024 Classes
Our 2024 schedule is in progress! We will be adding more class dates throughout the coming months for both webinars and in-person events.
Virtual Plant Clinic
Thursday, April 18, 2:00 pm
David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist
Webinar
Join David as he discusses seasonal gardening topics and current issues the plant clinic is seeing. David will take Q&A from the audience and answer common questions about popular topics.
Best of Native Trees: Arbor Day Tour
Sunday, April 21, 1:00 pm
Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant and Design Specialist
Fair Oaks Store
Celebrate Arbor Day by learning about the best native trees and shrubs you can add to your garden this year! Planting native trees and shrubs is a wonderful way to support our local ecosystem and native wildlife. Louis will show the best trees for a variety of uses in the garden, including flowering trees, screening evergreens and shade trees.
Attendance at this event is limited and registration is required!
Native Trees for Arbor Day
Tuesday, April 23, 12:00 pm
Michael Fahey, Merrifield Plant Specialist and ISA Certified Arborist
Webinar
Celebrate Arbor Day with a discussion of the best native trees you can plant in your garden to support our native environment. Michael will discuss trees for blooms, shade, screening and more.
Best of: Summer Vegetables
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am
Tawnya Bair, Merrifield Plant Specialist
Gainesville Store
Join Tawnya for an overview of the best vegetables to plant this summer. She will share her choices for the easiest to grow varieties as well as reliable classics, new introductions and her personal favorites. Anyone trying to decide what to plant this season will benefit from this class!
This class will take place in the annuals house at the Gainesville Store.
Garden Critters for Kids
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am
Andy Johnson, Merrifield Plant and Wildlife Specialist
Gainesville Store
Join Andy for this interactive family class! Learn about some of the most common garden critters in Virginia, including their habitats, diets and where you might find them in the garden. Children will have the opportunity to look at some of these animals up close.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.