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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.
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.
Soil Health and the Soil Food Webb
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am
Nicole Manning, Merrifield Plant Specialist
Gainesville Store
Microorganisms in the soil including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes serve an important role as nature’s operating system. When in balance, they interact with each other and with plants to create abundant ecosystems. With a balanced biome in place, the soil can give plants all the nutrients they need, protect them from pests and diseases and provide resilience against drought and flooding. In this class, Nicole will share some management practices you can use to harness the soil to grow healthy plants in your garden.
Pollinator Gardens
Tuesday, May 14, 12:00 pm
Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant and Design Specialist
Webinar
In this class,. Peg will discuss the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs she adds to her garden to attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees throughout the spring and summer. Whether you enjoy having butterflies in your garden or are looking to support local wildlife, this will be a useful class.
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.