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Optimize Vegetable Gardens with Soil and Water Management
2 Speakers, 2 Demonstrations - SEE IT THEN DO IT, Advanced Soil Testing, Drip/Overhead Irrigation
2 Field Trips
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026. 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: VSU. Wilder Bldg. 20901 Carter Woodson Ave.
Registration Fee (Lunch included)
VMGA Members- $15; Non-VMGA Members $25
(Please note: Virginia Cooperative Extension MGs are not automatically members of VMGA.
Go to https://vmga.net/membership for information on the advantages of becoming members of VMGA.
For registration, you will need to register and pay on the VMGA website. The other option is mailing a check to our treasurer, Betsy Brown. Please, do not wait until last minute to register this way.
Elizabeth Brown
1732 Wycliffe Street
Bedford, VA 24523-1223
Morning coffee, tea and refreshments are being furnished thanks to the local Master Gardeners of Chesterfield. Bring your refillable coffee mug and water bottle.
We will have the VMGA Merchandise to buy as well as Membership Chair there to take money for those who wish to join our group.In-Person Continuing Education Opportunity offered by Virginia Master Gardener Association Education Committee
Speakers:
Dr. Leonard Githinji . Topic: Soil and Water Management in Vegetable Gardens.
Leonard leads the Sustainable and Urban Agriculture program at VSU, and was appointed as a state program leader for agriculture with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Dr. John Hoben. Topic: Soil Fertility and Water Quality.
John is a Research Scientist with the Stewart Lab of the Environmental Soil Science Research Groups. He trains the groups in soil fertility, water quality, and protein biochemistry. John's research interests include bioremediation of soil and water and focusing on how microbial communities transform nutrients.
Field Trip Options:
1. Randolph Farm (just 1.7miles from Wilder Bldg.) Learn about overhead watering and drip irrigation techniques with hands on demonstration. This will occur after lunch.
2. Tour of Garden at Wilder Building hopefully to be coordinated during lunch break.
2 Speakers, 2 Demonstrations - SEE IT THEN DO IT, Advanced Soil Testing, Drip/Overhead Irrigation
2 Field Trips
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026. 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: VSU. Wilder Bldg. 20901 Carter Woodson Ave.
Registration Fee (Lunch included)
VMGA Members- $15; Non-VMGA Members $25
(Please note: Virginia Cooperative Extension MGs are not automatically members of VMGA.
Go to https://vmga.net/membership for information on the advantages of becoming members of VMGA.
For registration, you will need to register and pay on the VMGA website. The other option is mailing a check to our treasurer, Betsy Brown. Please, do not wait until last minute to register this way.
Elizabeth Brown
1732 Wycliffe Street
Bedford, VA 24523-1223
Morning coffee, tea and refreshments are being furnished thanks to the local Master Gardeners of Chesterfield. Bring your refillable coffee mug and water bottle.
We will have the VMGA Merchandise to buy as well as Membership Chair there to take money for those who wish to join our group.In-Person Continuing Education Opportunity offered by Virginia Master Gardener Association Education Committee
Speakers:
Dr. Leonard Githinji . Topic: Soil and Water Management in Vegetable Gardens.
Leonard leads the Sustainable and Urban Agriculture program at VSU, and was appointed as a state program leader for agriculture with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Dr. John Hoben. Topic: Soil Fertility and Water Quality.
John is a Research Scientist with the Stewart Lab of the Environmental Soil Science Research Groups. He trains the groups in soil fertility, water quality, and protein biochemistry. John's research interests include bioremediation of soil and water and focusing on how microbial communities transform nutrients.
Field Trip Options:
1. Randolph Farm (just 1.7miles from Wilder Bldg.) Learn about overhead watering and drip irrigation techniques with hands on demonstration. This will occur after lunch.
2. Tour of Garden at Wilder Building hopefully to be coordinated during lunch break.