Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

#mgnv #worldfoods #vegetables Have  you ever walked through a community garden and spotted a vegetable or fruit you’ve never seen before? The community gardens in Alexandria and Arlington host dozens of gardeners who are opening our eyes to multicultural foodways.

#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary What is the adjective that describes short, soft, densely matted, woolly hairs?

#mgnv #mastergardener #habitat In addition to creating a layered landscape—with a diversity of native plants—that provides food, shelter, and nesting sites, our yards must offer a safe haven for insects, birds, and other wildlife from the many man-made dangers they face. Action 6 of our Restoring Nature series offers tips on how to protect wildlife from such threats.

#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary What is the name for the sac that encases the achene of sedges in the genus Carex?

Introducing the new Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Claudia Gerwin.