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in Page County

NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Page County, Virginia, including…

Page County Fair – Extension Master Gardeners aide in the identification and classification of adult and youth horticultural specimens brought to the fair for judging. They also staff a Water Quality informational booth during the fair.

Plant Clinic – Extension Master Gardeners hold a Plant Clinic at Massanutten Country Corner outside Luray on alternating Saturday mornings, April through October, 10am to1 pm. Bring your gardening questions to our booth, and we’ll provide research-based answers. At 11am, EMGs will provide a free presentation on gardening topics. The 2025 schedule follows. 

  • May 24: Growing Culinary Herbs — Hot to grow herbs that will enhance your harvest
  • June 14: Designing Container Gardens — Learn how to design beautiful, sustainable container gardens for your outdoor spaces
  • June 28: Composting — Explore cold and hot composting methods and how to turn waste into rich garden soil
  • July 12: Garden Harvesting — Get practical tips on harvesting a variety of vegetables successfully
  • July 26: Perennials, Annuals, and Biennials — What are the differences, benefits, and garden uses of each?
  • August 9: Seed Starting for Fall Crops — A hands-on demo of seed-starting techniques
  • August 23: Native Bees — Learn about native bees, their role in ecosystems, and how to support them
  • September 13: Landscape Design with Native Plants — Learn to incorporate native plants into your landscape and support pollinators
  • September 27: Seed Saving — A hands-on session on saving seeds and saving money
  • October 11: Keystone Species & Pollinators — Discover what to plant to support pollinators and help restore ecosystems
  • October 25: Putting the Garden to Bed — End the season right by learning to prepare your garden for winter

Seed Lending Library – Extension Master Gardeners offer free seeds at the Page Public Library in Luray. Learn the satisfaction and benefits of gardening then harvest and return a portion of the seeds to the library to share with others.

To learn more about the projects that take place in Page County or to get help with your home gardening questions, contact us at:

  • Phone: 540-778-5794
  • E-mail: pagecounty.ask.a.mg@gmail.com
  • Location: VCE Office, 215 West Main Street, Suite C, Stanley, VA  22851
  • Question Drop-Off Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm

If you have questions about our programs, please email us at nsvmganews@gmail.com.

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  • GardenFest, June 7, 8 a.m.

Community Talks

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  • Growing Culinary Herbs, Massanutten Country Corner, May 24, 11 am to Noon 
  • Designing Container Gardens, Massanutten Country Corner, June 14, 11 am to Noon 
  • Composting, Massanutten Country Corner, June 28, 11 am to Noon
  • Garden Harvesting, Massanutten Country Corner, July 12, 11 am to Noon
  • Perennial vs. Annual, Massanutten Country Corner, July 26, 11 am to Noon
  • Seed Starting for Fall Crops, Massanutten Country Corner, August 9, 11 am to Noon
  • Native Bees, Massanutten Country Corner, August 23, 11 am to Noon
  • Landscape Design with Native Plants, Massanutten Country Corner, September 13, 11 am to Noon
  • Seed Saving, Massanutten Country Corner, September 27, 11 am to Noon
  • Keystone Species & Pollinators, Massanutten Country Corner, October 11, 11 am to Noon
  • Putting the Garden to Bed, Massanutten Country Corner, October 25, 11 am to Noon

Upcoming Children’s Workshops

Parents and guardians must remain with children during the workshops. Click on the events below for more info:

  • Preparing Soil/Pollinators, Seven Bends State Park, May 31, 10-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, June 12, 5-6 p.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Making “Plant People,” June 17, 8-10 a.m.
  • Pollination and Pollinators, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, June 21, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at Seven Bends State Park (Making “Plant People,” June 24, 8-10 a.m.
  • Companion Planting, Seven Bends State Park, June 28, 10-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, July 10, 5-6 p.m.
  • Samuels Nature Explorers, July 11, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Composting and Vermicomposting, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, July 19, 10-11 a.m.
  • Composting and Vermicomposting, Seven Bends State Park, July 26, 10-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, August 14, 5-6 p.m.
  • Insects in the Garden, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, August 16, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at Seven Bends State Park (Leaf and Flower Prints), Aug 19, 8-10 a.m.
  • Insects in the Garden, Seven Bends State Park, August 23, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Leaf and Flower Prints), Aug 26, 8-10 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, September 11, 5-6 p.m.
  • Saving Seeds, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, September 20, 10-11 a.m.
  • Saving Seeds, Seven Bends State Park, September 27, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Gourd Bird Feeders), October 7, 9-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, October 9, 5-6 p.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Gourd Bird Feeders), October 14, 9-11 a.m.
  • Preparing the Garden for Winter, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, October 18, 10-11 a.m.
  • Preparing the Garden for Winter, Seven Bends State Park, October 25, 10-11 a.m.
  • Samuels Nature Explorers, November 7, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, November 13, 5-6 p.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, December 11, 5-6 p.m.

 

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  • No activities at community events are currently scheduled. Please check back for updates throughout the year.

 

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