Learn from the experts how to plant and improve your garden!

Wednesday night garden talks are presented by the Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) and the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. All talks (except for April) are held on the patio next to the FOUA demonstration garden, unless otherwise indicated. In the event of inclement weather, the Garden Talks will move to an indoor meeting room.

Spring Dates and Topics: 

• Apr. 2: Plan it Right: Seeds, Seedlings and More: Plant your seeds and seedlings so they’ll happily grow for you and learn when and how to start seedlings from experienced gardeners.
• Apr. 16: Tomato Love: Tomatoes are a popular crop in home gardens. Learn how you can grow and maintain tomatoes to make the most of your crop.
• May 7: Herbs - Planning & Planting: Fresh herbs can take your cooking from good to great. There are herbs for all cuisines and growing conditions. Which will you grow? How do you grow them? Where do they fit with your vegetables?
• May 21: Gardening Structures: Easy-to-build garden structures help you save garden space, grow healthier plants, bring higher yields.
• Jun. 4: Weeds 101 - Recognize, control, or eat?: Do you know what a weed looks like? You may be surprised. Learn to identify and control those weeds before they control your garden.
• Jun. 18: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs: Know the difference! They’re part of the pattern of nature and growing fresh produce. Learn to encourage good bugs and help them combat the bad guys.
• Jul. 2: TBD
• Jul. 16: Water Where it Counts: Rain Barrels, Drip Irrigation & In-Ground Ollas: Make watering your garden faster, easier, and more efficient.
• Jul. 30: Blue Ribbon Gardens - County Fair Rules: Learn about the fair’s competitive exhibits and how to enter your veggies, flowers, crafts, or food creations.
• Aug. 6: No Session - Arlington County Fair Aug 13-17
• Aug. 20: Cover Crops for Healthy Soil: Cover crops protect, nurture and add structure to your soil. Learn the what, when and how of using cover crops to bring your garden to a whole new level.
• Sept. 3: Plants to Dye For: Learn about the fibers people grew in our area for clothing and everyday use. Explore local plants you can use to dye your own fabric in this fun garden talk.
• Sept. 17: Fall Foraging: There are good things to eat all around you. Learn to identify and prepare safe edibles found in our wild (and not so wild) areas.
• Oct. 1: TBD
• Oct. 15: Garlic! Plant it Now: Are you a garlic lover? Learn about how to plant and when to harvest garlic, plus the history and many types of garlic to choose from.

NO REGISTRATION. Drop in and learn!

For more information call 703-228-5990.

• Location campus Central Library
• Audience:
  • Events for Adults
  • Events for High Schoolers
  • Good for Adults Age 55+
• Categories:
  • Community Resources
  • Sustainability & Environment