Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

#countyfair #arlingtonva #competitiveexhibts. August 12 - 16, 2026 The Arlington County Fair provides something for everyone including but not limited to carnival rides, live performances, shopping, and fair food. Enter the Competitive Exhibits for Fruits and Vegetables or Flowers! Entries will be judged by Extension Master Gardeners

#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary Besides sharing the same botanical epithet, what else do fall phlox, sea oats, and golden raintree have in common?

#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Despite their importance to the ecosystem—they provide copious late summer nectar and seed to myriad winged visitors—indigenous thistles have acquired an undeserved notoriety, often mistaken for invasive thistles. White abaxial leaves and spineless stems distinguish native #FieldThistle from European bull thistle.

#mgnv #urbanagriculture #vegetablegardening #gardentalks Get vegetable gardening tips and the latest news on urban gardening in Arlington and Alexandria.

#mgnv #planting #vegetablegardening #companions #antagonists Did you know that some plants have preferences, or “relationships,” with other plants? For example, asparagus becomes more vigorous when planted with parsley, and the cabbage butterfly is less likely to attack cabbage plants if rosemary or sage is planted nearby. We refer to these relationships as “companions” and “ant...