Valley View Farms has scheduled seminars to be helpful and fun for our community. In addition to our classes, we have many informative handouts, plant diagnostic services, water testing for ponds, and extraordinary signage on all of our plants. Most important, we have friendly, knowledgeable personnel to assist in any way we can.* This year we will be donating $5.00 for every project created in our workshops to the WBAL Kids Campaign.
New to gardening? Learn about what plants need to grow, growing seeds vs. transplants, how to read seed packets and fertilizer labels, gardening zones and best planting dates, sustainable and organic gardening practices, dealing with weeds, insects, diseases, when to harvest, planting in the ground or in containers, soil amendments, pH, and other gardening practices. Carrie will lead today’s class and discussion. .
Growing edible fruit in our own yards is extraordinarily gratifying. Learn to grow a diverse range of fruit trees, including apples, peaches, plums, pears, kiwi, lemons, limes and more. Speakers: Cynthia
Learn which vegetables are best to grow from seed, and which grow well from transplants. When is the best time to plant cool weather crops for both spring and fall harvest? When are our frost dates? How do we know when it’s time to harvest? What is the timing for planting cool weather crops in spring and fall? Join us for answers to these and other gardening questions. Carrie and Jen wil host.
Out of room? Living in a condo or apartment? Vegetable gardening is still possible using Earthboxes, Smart Pots and other containers. Our staff will share their own experiences of growing vegetables in pots.
Speaker TBA
Valley View offers a wide selection of Native Plants for our area and we designate them on our signs. Native plants are adapted to local climates, requiring less water and maintenance. They support pollinators and wildlife, promoting biodiversity. Plus, they're naturally resistant to pests and diseases, making them eco-friendly and sustainable.
A windowsill garden of herbs is fantastic in any kitchen! Choose from Herbes de Provence, Cocktail Gardens, Italian Kitchen Garden and more. Price dependent on pots and herbs chosen for project.
Join our experts for information to get your lawn green and growing. We’ll discuss the best seed, fertilizer, crabgrass and weed controls and other amendments to use to make your lawn the envy of your neighborhood. Speaker: Lawn and Garden Specialist John James.
Bring in your supplies (or purchase them here), to learn from Jen K what, when, and how to grow transplants for the summer garden. Learn to start seeds for tomato transplants, peppers, basil, cucumbers and other warm weather favorites.
A rain garden is a planted depression in the landscape that collects and allows rainwater runoff from hard surfaces to be absorbed. Rain gardens offer multiple benefits to the community and the local environment, including: reduced flooding and erosion, pollution prevention, groundwater recharge, enhanced wildlife habitat, improved aesthetics; and generally will increase your property values.
Speaker TBA
Download a Rain Garden Fact Sheet, courtesy of University of Maryland Extension, to get started.
Photo courtesy of University of MD extension
Back to basics with 10 ideal herbs to grow in your garden. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow, and often resist pests naturally. They add fresh flavors to meals, promoting healthier cooking. Many, like lavender, also have calming scents and medicinal uses. Jen will discuss growing, harvesting and using herbs. She will teach us how to troubleshoot common challenges in the herb garden.