How to Conduct a Soil Test
Finding out what soil types are around your home is easy to do. The best time to submit soil samples for testing is in the fall, before the big spring rush. You’ll want to have the following tools on hand: … Continued
Simplifying Native Planting
Getting native plants into the ground shouldn’t be hard. Sustainable Landscapes VA, a non-profit based in Virginia’s Northern Neck, makes it easy. We only source straight species, no cultivars, and native to the place they are being planted. Our plants … Continued
Riparian Buffers Presentation
The Northern Neck Master Gardener’s Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) will offer a presentation on riparian buffers on Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, 203 Dennison St., Colonial Beach. A riparian buffer may be the most valuable … Continued
Reducing Road Trash
The Northumberland County Anti-Litter Committee, in its efforts to reduce roadside trash, has launched a “Cover your Load” campaign this Spring. The campaign brings attention to the problem of items blowing out of pickup truck beds when not properly secured. … Continued
The Shoreline Evaluation Program Prepares for the 2024 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Shoreline Evaluation Program prepares for the 2024 season by visiting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) HEATHSVILLE, Virginia, April 15, 2024 In mid-April, the Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will … Continued
Electronics Recycling Event
The White Stone Methodist Church at 118 Methodist Church Road in White Stone is planning to hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Tech For Troops, a 501c nonprofit located in Richmond, will be on-site to collect … Continued
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
The annual National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event held February 26 through March 3, 2024. It seeks to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their … Continued
Living Shorelines
Living shorelines are nature-based approaches for shoreline protection. It all begins with managing erosion, which can be a complex undertaking. To ensure the best possible outcome for your project, it is advisable to seek professional guidance and expertise in design. … Continued
Landowner Workshops and Webinars
Workshops that provide legal information and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used. Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and rural landowners. Upcoming workshops on … Continued
Winter Ready
Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps to be prepared. Ready.gov, a website published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, asks: Why should you be #WinterReady? The answers and details can be found here, including … Continued