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 Neck Seminar (GNN). The Northern Neck Master Gardeners are pleased to announce that Peggy Singlemann will present a talk on “Connecting the Garden to the Environment” at the annual event on March 29.
Singlemann is nationally known as one of the country’s foremost gardening experts. She is the longtime host and co-producer of Virginia’s only gardening TV show, Virginia Home Grown, seen on Virginia Public Media/PBS. In 2022, the Virginia General Assembly presented Singlemann with a commendation for her outstanding guidance, restoration, and preservation of the historic Maymont estate’s gardens, grounds, and arboretum over 38 years of service. She holds professional certifications as an arborist, horticulturist, and sustainable landscape designer.
Singlemann’s talk will share how a carefully tended garden can be visually appealing, contain various plant species, and support a thriving and diverse wildlife community, such as butterflies and bees. Singlemann’s infectious enthusiasm in sharing her knowledge of best ecological practices will make everyone excited about getting out and applying what they’ve learned.
In addition to hearing from a renowned public figure in gardening, the seminar provides an opportunity to connect with the local gardening community. Attendees can also explore the Market Place, where the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will have a selection of plants, shrubs, garden art, and tools available for purchase. GNN co-chair Deborah Marl states, “We have thoroughly enjoyed the selection process for the Market Place and are excited to share the results of our work with the seminar attendees.” This year’s seminar is being held at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Dr. White Stone, March 29, 2025, 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.nnmg.org. Tickets are $50 with lunch offered for an additional fee. Proceeds from GNN fund the annual Northern Neck Master Gardeners Association scholarships.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devises, 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, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law
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
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