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Horticulture Classes

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (ENR) CLASSES

Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture classes are free (unless noted) and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for classes. Note that class cancellations are determined by the weather and number of registrations. For more information call the Extension Horticulture Help Desk at 703-792-7747 or email [email protected].   

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Christina Hastings at 703-792-6285/TTY 711 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
 

UPCOMING CLASSES

CLASSES AT THE LIBRARY: Virginia Cooperative Extension is partnering with Prince William County Libraries to offer “free” classes on a variety of topics, check out the following classes.

COMING in 2026!  
Beat the winter blues, join Virginia Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners for the Gardening Basics Series via Zoom.  Every month we’ll have a new topic, see the schedule below for dates/topics.  All classes are 6:30pm – 7:30 pm.

January 21, 2026, Session I: Starting Plants Indoors/Winter Seed Sowing. We’ll guide you through what you need, when and how to start, and what seeds are best to start indoors and for winter sowing.  Register here.

Save the Date: Upcoming Gardening Basics Series

  • Session II: February 18, Water Quality & Our Landscape
  • Session III: Soil & Turf
  • Session IV: April 15, Vegetable Gardening 101
  • Session V: May 20, Controlling Pests & Weeds
  • Session VI: June 17, Gardening for Wildlife
  • Session VII: July 15, Native and Invasive Plants
     

Let's Get Growing Series at Montclair Library: Virginia Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners, and the Little Seed Library Coalition are partnering to bring a series of gardening classes designed to help the home gardener create a successful and bountiful garden. All classes will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
 

  • January 20, 2026 - Tools & Testing for Garden Success:  We’ll explore the essential tools every gardener needs and the basics of soil testing for healthier plants. You’ll learn how the right equipment and soil can set your garden up for a thriving season.  Register here.
  • Save the Date: Upcoming Let’s Get Growing classes (registration links will be posted closer to class date)
    • April 21 - Apartment Sized Edible Gardens: Discover how to grow fresh herbs and vegetables even in small spaces. Learn simple techniques for container gardening and create a harvest right from your kitchen, balcony, patio, or windowsill. 
    • June 16 - Garden Pests & How to Beat Them: Learn to identify common insect problems that target your vegetables. Discover eco-friendly strategies to protect your plants and keep your harvest healthy all season long. 
    • September 22 - Harvest Smarter, Compost Better:  We’ll explore simple tips for gathering your garden’s bounty at peak flavor and nutrition. Learn how to turn garden scraps into rich compost that feeds next season’s growth.

 

SATURDAY IN THE GARDEN (SIG) CLASSES:  Check back in January for our 2026 SIG Schedule.  

 

Virtual classes as well as Teaching Garden tour videos can be found on our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieUH29UpfDHJiaEfon5qCQ

Several VCE units are working together to provide a variety of online recorded garden-focused classes and informational videos.

View Recorded Classes and Informational Videos at:

VCE-Arlington/Alexandria: https://mgnv.org/reading-room/master-gardener-virtual-classroom/
VCE-Culpeper: https://video.vt.edu/playlist/dedicated/1_vhxqtf04/
VCE-Fauquier: https://fridaysinthegarden.blogspot.com/
VCE-Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUGDaw8YUMOe2eWCdBPq1w
VCE-Master Gardener Program: https://www.facebook.com/VCEMasterGardenerProgram/live
VCE-Virtual Farm to Table Tour: https://fauquier.ext.vt.edu/programs/FarmtoTable.html

 

Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop or meeting, please discuss your accommodation needs at least five days prior to the event with Virginia Cooperative Extension 703-792-6289/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.