Saturday April 11th 

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.)                                                                                                         Dr. Pat Wooden - Virginia Tech What's That Bug?

​​Some insects are crucial, good players in gardens and beyond.  Bad bugs can wreak havoc on plants and outcompete beneficial native insects.  Dr. Wooden, Director of the Insect ID Lab at Virginia Tech, will discuss how to identify and mitigate common invasive insects.  She will also highlight recent research about the spotted lanternfly and other bad bugs.     

10:15-11:30 (Room 103)                                                                                                            Ben Casteel and others
Growing Window Boxes - Workshop
This is a favorite project of the youngest gardeners, but gardeners of all ages will learn about planting and caring for window box plants that will look great throughout summer into fall. YOUTH - all under 18 accompanied by an adult will be given 3 free rooted cuttings. Master Gardeners will assist with plant choices and repotting.

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11:45-1:00 (Exec. Aud.)                                                                                                                                     Rachel Brownlee

Four Seasons Cutting Garden

​​Rachel has been a floral designer for over 20 years.  Working from her garden in Western North Carolina, Brownlee grows the majority of materials used in her designs.  She will discuss bulbs, tubers, perennials, shrubs and trees that produce the materials for a four-season cutting garden.  An extensive plant list will be provided for each student. 

11:45-1:00 (Room 103)                                                                                                                            Sidra Kaluszka

Natural Immersion Dyeing - Workshop

​Come make your own pocket full of sunshine.  Students will learn the basics of natural dyeing on protein-based fibers.  Sidra, an award-winning artist and art teacher, will discuss different fibers and how to prepare each for dyeing.  Students will make a silk marigold dyed bookmark.​

Pre-registration necessary: $15 (Limit 24) 

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2:15-3:45 (Room 103)                                                                                                                               Rebecca Willis                                      

The Art of Topiary - Workshop
Back by popular request! Rebecca Willis will lead a make and take Topiary Workshop. Students will create a living work of art - a topiary turtle - the perfect little Mother's Day gift that will continue to grow throughout the years. This class always sells out early.
Pre-registration necessary: $35 Fee, (Limit 20)

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