Carol Kauffman

VCE Resources Website

February 22, 2021 by Carol Kauffman

VCE has launched a new website which features expanded offerings of resources including publications, videos, curriculum and programs of interest to gardening enthusiasts from beginner to expert. Check out the Lawn & Garden menu on the website!

June and July 2025

December 7, 2020 by Carol Kauffman

June 14, Claytor Lake Day, Pulaski County, come find our plant clinic and Pass-Along-Plants (free plants looking for homes)
June 20, Calfee Cultural Center, Juneteenth celebration, Pulaski County, plant clinic and Pass-Along-Plants, free
July 5, Draper Village Heritage Market, plant clinic there and will also promote the NRV Fair, Pulaski County, 11-1PM, free
July 12, NRV Garden Tour, you can purchase tickets in advance from your local library (in Montgomery or Floyd County). Proceeds will fund local libraries, and a portion will go to the NRVMGA to help fund community gardening grants. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
July 19, Peak Creek Family Fun Day, plant clinic and gardening activity, Heritage Park, Dora Hwy., Pulaski County, 10-3PM, free
July 28, New River Valley Fair, is your garden doing great? Have plants you want to show off and possibly win prize money? All ages are welcome to enter a wide variety of exhibits – check out the show book and bring everything from fresh eggs, canned goods, to art work and vegetables – who doesn’t want a ribbon? If you need help figuring out the show book, contact us. If you bring exhibits, drop offs are accepted beginning July 26.

MGA Grants for 2022 Gardening Projects

November 18, 2020 by Carol Kauffman

The NRV Master Gardeners Association is currently accepting grant applications for Spring 2022 gardening projects. Applications are due by October 15, 2021. Click here for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/2k48jvv9 and to download an application: https://tinyurl.com/2022-Grant-Application

Hokie BugFest 2020 is coming!

September 29, 2020 by Carol Kauffman

Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center Garden Project

September 13, 2020 by Carol Kauffman

Visitors to the Animal Shelter are welcomed with an inviting landscape transformed by Master Gardeners Carol Trutt and Dianne Blount.

Special thanks to Dave and MG Diane Relf who donated their time, talents and materials to the project including a variety of plants and ironwork hearts that support these Black-eyed Susan climbing vines.