The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) are pleased to announce their inaugural Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Ingleside Vineyards, located at 5877 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, VA.
Admission to this family-friendly community event is free. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and purchase hundreds of plants spanning over 75 species, all carefully curated for local landscapes.
Unique gardening accessories will be available for purchase in our garden marketplace. Master Gardeners will provide one-on-one personalized consultations for horticultural advice and have scheduled educational talks on various topics.
Plan a family day filled with continuous children’s activities that inspire future gardeners. Enjoy live musical performances featuring traditional English Country Dance selections. Food from a local food truck vendor and wine from the Ingleside Vineyards will be available for purchase.
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners have been a cornerstone of local education and conservation since 1989. In 2025 alone, NNMG volunteers donated over 15,000 hours of service across Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, and Essex counties. Its mission is to provide research-based horticultural information and educational programs to the residents of the Northern Neck through community outreach, youth projects, and environmental stewardship. Their work includes managing demonstration gardens, conducting horticultural therapy for seniors, and providing science-based information through help desks, shoreline evaluations, and plant clinics.
The Bloom & Grow and Plant Sale Festival is an opportunity to share that knowledge while providing the public with high-quality plants and a festive afternoon for all ages.
For more information about the festival or to learn about becoming a Master Gardener, please visit the Northern Neck Master Gardeners website, nnmg.org.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Trent Jones at 804-580-5694/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
Founded in 1989, the Northern Neck Master Gardener Association is a not-for-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote and serve the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardener Program in cooperation with the Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, and Essex County Extension Offices in fulfilling the educational mission of VCE.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
Northern Neck Master Gardeners – www.nnmg.org
Virginia Cooperative Extension – https://northumberland.ext.vt.edu
Contact: Mary Beane, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Coordinator – mbbeane@vt.edu] – (804) 580-5694
