Throughout the summer months of 2024, ten members of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) participated in training offered by Virginia Tech for certification as Extension Master Gardener Water Stewards. The program included zoom classes, in-person activities, study of resource … Continued
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) will be offering a second series of Garden Basics classes, following the strong demand for the initial series in 2023-2024. Classes will be held at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock every Saturday in … Continued
How can a homeowner navigate the options and possibilities when it comes to landscaping choices? How to select plants that will not merely thrive but also stabilize the soil and reduce polluting runoff? For answers, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ … Continued
Meet the Olives that are not really Olives – A thorny Issue If you live on the Northern Neck, but are not involved with the Native Plant Society or Master Naturalists you may not know that there are three so … Continued
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about nature, stewardship, green energy, climate change, and the future of transportation. The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will be hosting the 10th Annual Earth Day Festival in … Continued
Would you like to create a beautiful garden that not only enhances your outdoor space but also supports biodiversity and contributes to the health of the environment? Learn how to do just that at the upcoming Gardening in the Northern … Continued
Help Stop Invasive Species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week — February 24 -February 28, 2025. The annual National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is a national event held this week in Washington DC, February 24 through February 28, to … Continued
The Northern Neck Master Gardener’s 31st annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar (GNN) 2025 returns to White Stone Church of the Nazarene on March 29, 2025! Come for the camaraderie with fellow gardeners, come for the legendary homemade goodies … Continued
What exactly is a riparian buffer? It is a simple concept – a vegetated area adjacent to a body of water such as a stream, river, marsh, and shoreline. In other words, groupings of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials growing … Continued
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