CURRENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

WElcome to our “Lunch & Learn Series” & EVENT workshops!

HOVMGA (Cumberland, Buckingham, and Prince Edward Counties) has planned an exciting year of monthly/timely FREE lunch hour workshops and other events just for you! Mark your calendar to join us for these events. Questions? Call our Prince Edward Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901. (Next to Lowe’s) at 434-392-0300.

*** SAVE The DATES – Lunch & Learn Calendar ***

Flyer Overview- August - November 2026
Flyer Overview- August – November 2026

2026 Current Events

*** “Seed Saving” *** August 6th, NOON – 1:00pm, free! *Cumberland*

2026 On-Going Events events

360 Cut Flower Discussion Group – July 22, 101m – 2 pm. Register $40 fee.

Flyer "360 Cut Flower" discussion group 7/23/2026.
Flyer “360 Cut Flower” discussion group 7/23/2026.

Walk & Talk “Landscaping” – Tuesday, July 28th, 8 – 9 a.m.

Poster "Walk & Talk" Landscaping workshop 7/28/2026
Poster “Walk & Talk” Landscaping workshop 7/28/2026.

2026 Past EVENTS

Contact HOVMGA for possible Guest Presentations of these events. Shelda Daniels (434) 392.0300.
Flyer for “Weather Vs Climate”
Flyer for “New Herbs to Grow”
Flyer for “Small Space Gardening”
Flyer for “Lasagna Gardening“
Flyer for “Seed Starting Made Simple”

**Valentine’s Day**

Photo of table at Farmville Farmer’s Market 2/14/2026.

*** Past Events & workshops ***

***2026***

Contact Shelda Daniels (434)- 392.0300) to learn about our current Speakers List. Schedule one of these workshops for your group!

Flyer for “What is Habitat Gardening?”

***2025***

Flyer for 11/06/2025 “New Trends for Holiday Designs” Workshop.

CUMBERLAND OCTober 11, 1:30 – 2:45

Flyer for 10/11/2025 “Community Garden Event” Workshop.

***2025***October 2nd

Flyer for “Pest Management”.

***2025*** September 4th

Flyer for “Lawn Renovation”.

***2025*** August 7th

Flyer for “Fall Planning for a Spring Garden”.

***2025*** July 24th

Flyer for “Vermicomposing” .

***2025*** JUNE

Flyer for “The Importance of Soil Conservation”.

Erin Small, Agriculture Agent for Prince Edward County, is presenting a series of workshops on “Cut Flowers”. Please call to register (434-392-0300) or email: erins96@vt.edu.

*** JUNE ***

Flyer for “Cut Discussion: Session Four”.

Erin Small, Agriculture Agent for Prince Edward County, is presenting a series of workshops on “Cut Flowers” 2025. Please call to register (434-392-0300) or email: erins96@vt.edu.

*** JULY ***

Flyer for 7/24/2025 Cut Flower Field Day”.

*** MAY ***

Flyer for “Cut Flower Discussion Group”.
Flyer for “All about Ollas”.

***2025*** APRIL

Flyer for “Food Preservation” Workshop.

***2025*** MARCH

Flyer for “The Perfect Tree” Workshop.

Several of our “Lunch & Learn” sessions were recorded and will soon be accessed through our YouTube account. Check here often to see when it can be viewed.

View Flyer of past Years events below

Many of our workshops are on our Speaker’s Bureau List for possible presentation. Interested? Please contact: Prince Edward Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901. (Next to Lowe’s). Call: 434-392-0300 | eMail: Shelda Daniels  sheldae@vt.edu

NOVEMBER

Flyer for the 2024 “Holiday Event” Workshop.

OCTOBER

***FORGING IN THE FOREST: THE HUNT FOR EDIBLE WILD FUNGI***

Flyer for “Mushrooms” Workshop.

SEPTEMBER

**** native plants in our gardens WORKSHOP ****

Flyer for “Native Plants in Our Garden” Workshop.

June: WATER GARDENS WORKSHOP

Flyer for “Water Gardens” Workshop.

June: Violets Workshop – Know & Grow

Flyer for “African Violets” Workshop.

May: Rain Barrels Workshop

Flyer for “Rain Barrels” Workshop.

April: Seeds – Saving & Storing

Flyer for “Seed Saving & Starting” Workshop.

March: PRUNING

Flyer for “Pruning” Workshop.

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**** WORKSHOPS ****

If you have any questions about indoor events, masks, & social distancing – please contact the local Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) office and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Buckingham VCE:  Jennifer Ligon, Buckingham Extension Agent, (434) 969-4261, TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours.

Cumberland VCE: Amber Taylor, Cumberland Extension Agent, during business hours at 434-392-0300.

Prince Edward VCE: Erin Small, Prince Edward Extension Agent, during business hours at 434-392-0300.

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