VCE Vegetable Gardening Part 3: Free Public Education Program – Arlington, March 4, 2017

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

ARLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE

Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington VA 22206

Telephone 703-228-6400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 4, 2017

 Contact:  Kirsten Buhls, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent (kbuhls@vt.edu)

Vegetable Gardening Part 3: Manage, Maintain

Tuesday, March 21, 7-8:30 pm, Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, 22206, or……

Saturday, March 25, 10:30-noon, Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, 22206

Due to popular demand, we are offering this class twice!!

New gardeners learn how to manage and maintain a healthy garden in an eco-friendly way.  You will learn how to distinguish between those all-important beneficial insects vs. pests…...(hint: ladybug larvae look like tiny black and orange alligators).  Other topics include the importance of pollinators and other beneficial insects; crop rotation and intercropping to help control garden pests; how to identify diseases and weeds; and how to maximize harvests with space-saving techniques.

Free. Advance registration requested at mgnv.org. Questions, telephone 703-228-6414 or email mgarlalex@gmail.com.

Questions? Telephone the VCE Horticulture Help Desk at 703-228-6414 or email mgarlalex@gmail.com.