Virginia Cooperative Extension supported by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association presents GardenFest on June 6 at Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA 22645.
The gate opens at 8 a.m. sharp and the event takes place until 2 p.m.
Admission and parking are free. Tours of Belle Grove’s historic Manor House will be $5 for visitors 12 and older and offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event features:
Master Gardener Plant Sales $5-$10 (no wagons provided; please bring your own wagon, box, or tote for plants)
Second Hand Rose–gently used items
Gardening Advice
Children’s Activities
Garden Tool Sharpening
Food and Specialty Vendor
There will also be six mini-workshops on a variety of topics, including:
“Preserving your Harvest” by Amanda Johnson, Food, Nutrition and Health Associate Extension Agent, Frederick County
“Garden Tool Sharpening and Care” by Jenn Barron, Extension Master Gardener
“Best Pruning Practices” by Ron Perlik, Front Royal Tree Steward
“Arranging your Flowers” – by Tammi Loving, Extension Master Gardener
“Boxwood moths” – Cindy Stauff, Extension Master Gardener
“Planting Vegetables” – Dave Rushton, Extension Master Gardener