Seminars & Workshops

Friday, April 10th 

To pre-register for workshops there are 2 options:

1. Make a check payable to "Washington County Master Gardeners" or "WCMG" and mail to: WCMG - Class Registration, 234 W. Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210

​2. Pay via Venmo - details are as follows:
@WCMG1206 (Pam Offield is our Treasurer, associated phone number ends in 8861).  In the notes section please enter: 1) "GF", 2) the workshop name, and 3) your contact info.

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10:15-11:30 (Exec. Aud.)                                                                  Ian Caton - Woodthrush Native Plants
Supertough Natives
​Landscape Designer and native plant nursery owner, Ian Caton, will provide an overview of competitive native plants and planting techniques for difficult situations.  Learn how to create a low-maintenance landscape with a selection of long-lasting supertough plants.     

10:15-11:30 (Room 103)                                           Brent Heath - Co-Owner of Brent and Becky's Bulbs   Living Flower Arrangement Container - Workshop  

Dig in the dirt and plant three layers of bulbs that will bloom for years.  Each participant will receive 16 bulbs, a 12"pot, potting soil, plant stakes and instructions for maintaining the living flower arrangement.  Bring gloves if you don’t like dirty hands.  

​Pre-registration necessary: $45 (Limit 30)

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11:45-1:00 (Exec. Aud.)                                                               Ellen Reynolds - Beagle Ridge Herb Farm ​Lavender and its Many Uses

Learn how to grow this beautiful and aromatic Mediterranean herb in “dirty rock”.  Ellen Reynolds will guide you through proper planting, trimming and harvesting of lavender.  She’ll then present simple techniques for cooking, crafting or using it medicinally.  Samples of the correct medium for growing lavender will be presented in this class.

11:45-1:00 (Room 103)                                                                                                                 Carol Doss
Make and Take Rain Barrel - Workshop
Join Carol Doss and other members of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable for this always popular make and take a rain barrel workshop.   Carol will provide tips for maintaining a year-round healthy environment in the rain barrel. Fittings and barrel will be provided. This workshop sells out early.
Pre-registration necessary: $20 Fee (Limit 25)

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2:15-3:45 (Room 103)                                                                                                      Dr. Gabriella Smith  Framed Pressed Flowers - Workshop

Learn all about the art of pressing flowers.  Then, choose from a colorful selection of pressed flowers and other materials to create a beautiful piece of home décor.  A selection of glass and metal frames will be available and are included in the class fee.  Great gift for Mother's Day.                                                               Pre-registration necessary: $30 Fee (Limit 25)

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