Are you ready to garden? Browse our gardening events, resources, and more.
Gardening Events
Plant Clinic at Porter, part of a series
Gardening questions answered by the Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Gardening Workshops, part of a series
Learn about gardening from the experts.
Backyard Composting 101, part of a series
Presented by the R-Board and Virginia Master Gardener Association.
Seed Library
Location: Fredericksburg Branch, 3rd floor
"Check out" heirloom, non-hybrid seed packets. Plant them and let some of them grow to maturity. When you harvest the next generation of seeds, return some to the library so other people can check them out.
Ongoing Seed Drive
Bring in your heirloom, non-hybrid seeds to share with the community! Drop off seeds at the Fredericksburg Branch Adult Research Desk.
Gardening in the Library Catalog
Gardening Booklists for Adults
Seeds for Tomorrow
Plan your flower garden anytime of the year with these recommended books.
Vivid Vegetable Gardens
Grow vegetables and fruits with ease this season with these suggestions.
The Homestead Life
Plan your dream homestead life with these books about growing your own food, raising your own animals, and more.
Gardening Blogs
Explorers Underfoot: Insects of Virginia
Learning about the many roles insects play can help you maintain your garden and protect the environment.
Gardening in Small Spaces
You can learn how to use various pots and bits of earth to turn your home into a place of lush colors, delicious tastes, and lovely smells.
Plant Native Species to Create a Beautiful Garden
There are many important things to learn about which native flowers you can plant and how you can rewild your garden.
Need Homesteading Help?
Your local Cooperative Extension Agency can connect you with advice on gardening, homesteading, budgeting, 4-H programs, and much more!
Gardening for Children
How Does My Garden Grow?
Books for children about gardens and gardening to enjoy on a day full of sunshine or rain!
April Showers
Perfect story time books for the beginning of spring.
How to Be Naturally Crafty
During nice weather, take time in the cool mornings to gather together pieces of nature to work into craft projects in the afternoons.
