Gardeners in our Community
In addition to maintaining the arboretum at Bluebird Gap Farm, the Hampton Master Gardeners organize a variety of activities designed to engage members of our community, to answer their questions, and to get them excited about their own yards and gardens.
Some of the activities we facilitate include:
Monthly Crafts with residents of Northhampton Convalescent Center
Monthly Children's Crafts at Bluebird Gap Farm
Master Gardeners Help Desk
Healthy Lawns
The Langley Village Community Garden
Bee City USA
Plant A Row Program
There are over 84 million households with a yard or garden in the U.S. If every gardener plants one extra row of vegetables and donates their surplus to local food agencies and soup kitchens, a significant impact can be made on reducing hunger.
You can make a difference. Simply add a row (or a few) to your garden bed this season, and commit those crops to feeding others in our community. Its that easy.
Click the link below to sign up now
For more information about the Plant a Row for the Hungry Campaign, please contact Gaylynn Callahan at (757) 727-1401 or gaylynnj@vt.edu
Educators Gardening Bootcamp
National Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023
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Hello Educators out there! We are hosting a gardening bootcamp for those looking to start a school or community garden for their organization in April. This class will help you understand the basics of gardening and the dministrative work needed behind the scenes before even getting your hands in the dirt.
There is no cost for the class and you do not have to be a Hampton resident or employed in the City of Hampton to attend. Teachers with Hampton City Schools will receive professional development points. Seating is limited.
**This program will return in July**
To register, please use the following link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScUhHf.../viewform
If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Agent, Gaylynn Callahan, 757-727-1401 or gaylynnj@vt.edu or Betsy McAllister, bmcallister@hampton.k12.va.us
Master Gardener Training
Interested in becomng a Hampton Master Gardener?
Training will begin soon...applications for the upcoming class are due by July 7, 2023.
Check out the Master Gardeners tab to learn more about what we do and
follow link below for more information.
Openings are limited so email Gaylynn soon.
Northhampton Convalescent Center
Crafts with residents on 4th Thursdays
On the 4th Thursday of the month you can find a dedicated group of volunteers assisting with craft and garden related projects. For about 5 years, Barbara K and Suzzane J have spearheaded an outreach project with residents at the Northhampton Convalescent Center. Interacting with participants, encouraging them as they work, offering assistance as needed, are a few of Barbara's favorite things about this project. In the past the MG volunteers centered crafts around live plants and flower arragements, but upon realizing the limitations of some of the residents, they now focus on recreating nature using low cost and upcycled materials. In 2022, MG volunteers planned, purchased plants for, and assisted in replanting a patio garden behind the dining room where crafts are done.
If you are interested in assisting or have craft ideas to share, contact Barbara or Suzzane and look out for their monthly email reminder.