It can be very rewarding to harvest and save seed of ornamental and vegetable plants. But why is it that sometimes … [Read more]
The BAMGA mission is to advise, educate, and serve the citizens of Bedford County in their horticultural needs.
Need Horticultural Advice? Contact our Help Desk!
Available All Year: Trained Master Gardeners are here to assist you with your horticultural questions & problems. Live outside of the the Bedford, VA area? Contact your local Extension office.
Help is here! CALL the Extension Office at (540) 586-7675, EMAIL bedfordmg@vt.edu, or VISIT the Bedford Cooperative Extension Office at 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford.
Garden Grants
BAMGA would like to congratulate the Bedford Public Library System Foundation and the Bedford Urban Garden (BUG) as this year’s Garden Grant recipients.
The BPLS Foundation will be using the money to purchase all supplies needed for a tomato starting workshop to be held early in 2025.
BUG is purchasing plants that will be grown by the BUG Board for donation to Bedford Christian Ministries and the John B. Early apartments.
We plan to accept applications again in January 2025, so begin planning now what you’d like to do and think about applying.
BAMGA Speakers and Workshops
Looking for an event speaker? Our speakers are available in person and also via Zoom. Contact us today- It’s easy to fill out our online REQUEST FORM!
Enjoyed one of our Master Gardener programs already? Please help us by filling out our EVALUATION FORM. Thank you very much!
From The Ground Up
Virginia’s Home Garden Vegetable Planting Guide: Recommended Planting Dates and Amounts to Plant
By Carol O
Selecting appropriate planting dates is a critical component of successful vegetable gardening. Vegetables vary … [Read more]
Reducing tillage in your garden
By Carol O
We often talk about tilling as a yes or no question: to till, or not to till? But tilling intensity can vary from … [Read more]
Narcissus: The Daffodil
By Carol O
Daffodils are among the happiest flowers to grace our gardens with bright yellow, white, pink, or orange colors. … [Read more]
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Virginia Extension Small Farm Program
Providing virtual classes in Beginner/Small Farmer Orientation, Estate Planning & Land Transition, Farmer Market Preparedness Workshops, Organic Ag Workshops & more… Link Here
Horticulture for the Home Gardener
Independent Study Course Offered
Want to grow your horticulture knowledge at home, without volunteer commitment? Virginia Cooperative Extension and … [Read More...]