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I’m so happy to see @mgnv-extension.bsky.social on Bluesky! Just love their focus on #NativePlants and there is enough overlap in #gardening conditions and species in southern #Ontario (where I live) to make their channel really useful. Highly recommended. 🌸🌺🌼
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January 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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African Queen

#mgnv #mastergardener #africanviolets As houseplants go, violets are one of the easiest and most rewarding.  They demand minimal care and will bloom year-round.  I have counted 52 flowers on one of my grand old plants and rooted…

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African Queen
#mgnv #mastergardener #africanviolets As houseplants go, violets are one of the easiest and most rewarding.  They demand minimal care and will bloom year-round.  I have counted 52 flowers on one of my grand old plants and rooted generations of new plants from her cuttings to give to friends and add to my indoor garden.
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September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Introducing the Newest MGNV Demonstration Garden: Duncan Library Garden

#DemoGarden #Duncan #DelRay #MasterGardener #MGNV
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Introducing the Newest MGNV Demonstration Garden: Duncan Library Garden
#DemoGarden #Duncan #DelRay #MasterGardener #MGNV The Duncan Library Garden, located in the heart of Del Ray at 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, is the newest and ninth demonstration garden nurtured by th…
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June 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:March 2025

#MGNV #extensionmastergardening #vegetablegardening #containergardening Vegetable Gardening information and events for March.
Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:March 2025
#MGNV #extensionmastergardening #vegetablegardening #containergardening Vegetable Gardening information and events for March.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:February 2025

Vegetable Gardening information and events for February. #MasterGardener #MGNV #Vegetable #Gardening #Hydroponics
Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:February 2025
Vegetable Gardening information and events for February. #MasterGardener #MGNV #Vegetable #Gardening #Hydroponics
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February 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Word Quiz of the Week

#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary What is the type of, usually sessile, leaf whose basal lobes wrap around the stem?...

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Word Quiz of the Week
#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary What is the type of, usually sessile, leaf whose basal lobes wrap around the stem?
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September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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MASTER GARDENER VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: Welcome to a new year of MGNV Bluesky posts. Each Thursday throughout 2026, we will introduce a recorded presentation from our MGNV website, with suggestions for talks on a range of gardening topics, from composting and container gardening to weeds and wildlife.
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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MGNV Plant Clinics are opening – Check Them Out!

#MGNV #mastergardener #plantclinic Bring your gardening questions to the EMG plant clinics in Arlington and Alexandria.
MGNV Plant Clinics are opening – Check Them Out!
#MGNV #mastergardener #plantclinic Bring your gardening questions to the EMG plant clinics in Arlington and Alexandria.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Fairlington Villages: Creating and Sustaining a Resilient Urban Landscape in a Condominium Setting

#mgnv #mastergardener #hoa #fairlington #nativeplants For historic Fairlington Villages in Arlington, Virginia, enhancing the sustainability, safety, and appearance of the grounds has been a central…
Fairlington Villages: Creating and Sustaining a Resilient Urban Landscape in a Condominium Setting
#mgnv #mastergardener #hoa #fairlington #nativeplants For historic Fairlington Villages in Arlington, Virginia, enhancing the sustainability, safety, and appearance of the grounds has been a central focus, including the preservation and protection of trees, significantly shifting to native plants, shrubs, and trees, erosion control, and effective storm management.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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50 Plants that Changed the World

#renting #gardening #mgnv #book review Discover the intriguing history of 50 plants that shaped civilization, from tomatoes to barley, and their impact on our world in Stephen Harris's book, 50 Plants that Changed the World.
50 Plants that Changed the World
#renting #gardening #mgnv #book review Discover the intriguing history of 50 plants that shaped civilization, from tomatoes to barley, and their impact on our world in Stephen Harris's book, 50 Plants that Changed the World.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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mgnv.org has lots of good resources. In the spring come talk to the MGNV help desk tables at the local farmers markets.
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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Ninebark provides seasonal interest with showy flowers, winter-persistent fruits, and attractive bark, which molts in thin strips to expose ...
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February 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Rain gardens, rain barrels and other water management techniques are well explained in this fantastic video from @mgnv-extension.bsky.social.

#Gardening amid #ClimateChange

#NativePlants #nature #flowers

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Case Studies in Stormwater Management
YouTube video by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
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January 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Native Spring Ephemerals: Evolved for Success

#mgnv #mastergardener Many of our favorite spring wildflowers (including Virginia bluebells, Dutchman’s breeches, trout lily, and the trilliums) are…

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March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:October 2025

#veggiegardening #vegetablegardening #mgnv #urbanagriculture Vegetable gardening information and events for October.
Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:October 2025
#veggiegardening #vegetablegardening #mgnv #urbanagriculture Vegetable gardening information and events for October.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Adaptive Vegetable Gardening – 2025

#mgnv #mastergardener #climatechange #vegetablegardening Climate change has brought about the need for adaptive approaches to home vegetable gardening. These include general steps for reducing the garden’s carbon footprint: minimizing the use of power equipment…
Adaptive Vegetable Gardening – 2025
#mgnv #mastergardener #climatechange #vegetablegardening Climate change has brought about the need for adaptive approaches to home vegetable gardening. These include general steps for reducing the garden’s carbon footprint: minimizing the use of power equipment and purchased fertilizers, building soil health, and conserving water.
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June 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Urban Agriculture Events and Resources: January 2026

#mgnv #urbanagriculture #vegetablegardening Urban Agriculture Events and Resources, our new monthly series includes information from MGNV, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture, EcoAction Arlington and more.
Urban Agriculture Events and Resources: January 2026
#mgnv #urbanagriculture #vegetablegardening Urban Agriculture Events and Resources, our new monthly series includes information from MGNV, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture, EcoAction Arlington and more.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening: December 2025

#vegetablegardening #mgnv #mastergardeners Vegetable gardening information, planning for next year, gardening journals, and holiday gift guides for gardeners in your life.
Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening: December 2025
#vegetablegardening #mgnv #mastergardeners Vegetable gardening information, planning for next year, gardening journals, and holiday gift guides for gardeners in your life.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Learn why winter is the time for pruning in an article by Extension Master Gardener Paul Nuhn.
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See also our round-up of helpful MGNV Pruning Resources.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Making Wise Plant Choices, Part 3:  Cultivars & Hybrids

#mgnv #mastergardeners #nativeplants #nativeplantcultivars Native plants, especially those identified as “keystone” species, may be best suited to changing environmental conditions and provide critical support to wildlife but cultivars of…
Making Wise Plant Choices, Part 3:  Cultivars & Hybrids
#mgnv #mastergardeners #nativeplants #nativeplantcultivars Native plants, especially those identified as “keystone” species, may be best suited to changing environmental conditions and provide critical support to wildlife but cultivars of native plants don't always offer these same benefits.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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WOODY KEYSTONE PLANTS: Studies by Doug Tallamy show that the Quercus genus of woody plants is by far the most supportive of Lepidoptera, serving as the larval host to well over 500 caterpillars. Examples include majestic White Oak, stately Red Oak, and fast-growing Willow Oak.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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SHRUB: Viburnum nudum (Possum-haw)

#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Sometimes referred to as Wild Raisin because of its dark ripe fruit, this species is the most showy of the native #Viburnums with lustrous leaves, multi-colored drupes, and stunning fall foliage.…
SHRUB: Viburnum nudum (Possum-haw)
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Sometimes referred to as Wild Raisin because of its dark ripe fruit, this species is the most showy of the native #Viburnums with lustrous leaves, multi-colored drupes, and stunning fall foliage. The shrub is indigenous to low woods and swamps in the Mid-Atlantic.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Give Your Hell Strip a Heavenly Makeover With Durable, Native Plants!

#MGNV #MasterGardener #hellstrip #nativeplants Enjoy Cindy Robertson's journey to transform the unsightly hell strip by her sidewalk into a heavenly native plant garden.
Give Your Hell Strip a Heavenly Makeover With Durable, Native Plants!
#MGNV #MasterGardener #hellstrip #nativeplants Enjoy Cindy Robertson's journey to transform the unsightly hell strip by her sidewalk into a heavenly native plant garden.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Doug Tallamy’s Latest Books

#gardening #mgnv #bookreview #dougtallamy Doug Tallamy’s latest two additions to his collection of lively writings are thoughtful explorations of how homeowners can support conservation efforts in their own yards.
Doug Tallamy’s Latest Books
#gardening #mgnv #bookreview #dougtallamy Doug Tallamy’s latest two additions to his collection of lively writings are thoughtful explorations of how homeowners can support conservation efforts in their own yards.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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VINE: Clematis virginiana (Virgin’s-bower)

#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic In eastern North American lowlands, the vigorous vine of native #Virgin’s-bower quickly climbs by twining or trails along the ground in twisted fashion. A prolific bloomer, its white…
VINE: Clematis virginiana (Virgin’s-bower)
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic In eastern North American lowlands, the vigorous vine of native #Virgin’s-bower quickly climbs by twining or trails along the ground in twisted fashion. A prolific bloomer, its white flowers attract pollinators late summer into fall, followed by showy seed heads on female plants.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:May 2025

#MGNV #mastergardener #urbanagriculture Vegetable gardening information and events for May.
Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening:May 2025
#MGNV #mastergardener #urbanagriculture Vegetable gardening information and events for May.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM