Hallo! I am a novice looking to finally dig in and become a gardener. Any good historic Greenbelt gardening groups to suggest? Would like to learn and meet with other...
Janice W. replied:
Beltsville has a long standing garden club: http://www.beltsvillegardenclub.org/ and you might also check out the Univ. MD Master Gardener program. Unfortunately this year's course in PG county has already started, but the 10-week course can be taken in any county. Or just peruse the website - there's a wealth of info from the best local experts: https://extension.umd.edu/mg
Susan H. replied:
Yes, we have a Yahoo group for Greenbelt Gardeners! Email me - gardenersusan@gmail - and I"ll send you an invite. Next event - Plant Swap May 3 at 10 a.m. All are welcome. We also recommend the beltsvile garden club club for speakers and a fabulous plant sale - 4/12 I believe - and Behnkes has tons of free talks/workshops. Lots!
Janice W. replied:
Here's a more targeted link to UMD's info on growing flowers and food and dealing with weeds and pests. Formally it's called the Home and Garden Information Center: http://extension.umd.edu/hgic
Diane F. replied:
Carol Allen is great! Lots of good info in her talks.
Is there a Facebook group for Greenbelt area gardeners, other than the one that is specifically for participants in the community gardens? I garden (but just in my yard,...
I seriously need to save my back by not doing the least thing to strain it beyond the demands I need to make on it in everyday life already. I also love gardening, and...
Sheila M. replied:
I've seen Colette Zanin advertise gardening services