VCE - Prince William Master Gardeners

06/02/2026

Thanks to Master Gardener Harriet Carter for this Butterfly Meet and Greet, from the Teaching Garden today!

06/02/2026

June is here, and with it an abundance of plants for your vegetable garden!

Check out our recommendations for planting in your hardiness zone.

Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A, 7B, and 8A: Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Cucumbers, Muskmelons, Okra, Pumpkins, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon

Zones 6B and 7A: Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Cucumbers, Muskmelons, Okra, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon

Zone 8B Direct Sowing Recommendations are available in the linked publication.

Transplanting:
Zone 6A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Leeks, Peppers

Zones 6B, 7A, 7B, and 8A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers

Zone 8B Transplanting Recommendations are available in the linked publication.

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - including recommendations for Zone 8B. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

06/01/2026

Despite recent rainfall, DEQ and the Drought Monitoring Task Force are continuing the existing drought advisory. Read more in our press release below 👇

06/01/2026

📌 Join us on June 22 for our recertification class!

06/01/2026

Are you a new livestock producer? Are you thinking about raising livestock?

Join VCE-Prince William and the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District for a hands-on grazing 101 workshop on June 25th. Learn about pasture management, animal care basics and handling equipment.

June 25th, 6-8 pm at Windy Knoll Farm, 11602 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181.

06/01/2026

Thank you for sending photos from last weeks Teaching Garden day!

06/01/2026

Want to learn more about Backyard Composting? Join Extension Specialist Vijaya Chagnati for a free webinar on June 9th.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0CblthkpQbuSsChPkoEvjg

05/27/2026

Saturday in the guardian, free lecture series

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE
JUNE 6, 2026 @9:00AM

Teaching Garden
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension as we host Master Naturalist Tom Attanaro for advice and tips on creating a welcoming environment where pollinators and beneficial insects can thrive.

Please use the QR code or link below to register.

https://pears.io/events/vce/6354/

05/26/2026

Register here: https://pears.io/events/vce/7415/

05/26/2026

This event will be held at the Teaching Garden.

June Saturday in the Garden, at the Teaching Garden in Bristow. FREE!
Register here: https://pears.io/events/vce/6354/