News & Announcements

Posted on: September 22, 2023

VCE Loudoun Offers Reduced Cost Water Testing for Wells, Cisterns, Springs

VCE Loudoun Program Announcement

Do you have a well, cistern, or spring? Did you know that it is your responsibility to test your water to ensure that it is safe to drink for your family?

Registration for VCE Loudoun’s reduced cost water testing program is open this fall. The nu...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Loudoun County 4-H Receives Grant for Shooting Education Program

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The Loudoun County 4-H has received a grant from the NRA Foundation for the 4-H Shooting Education Program. The grant has provided $3,400 worth of equipment for the program, which stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper sporting us...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Cemeteries as Gardens

MG Program Announcement

See how cemeteries first welcomed just the dead and grieving, and then became garden refuges full of life. Born out of necessity, cemeteries were among the first green spaces in cities. Now, some serve as backdrops to community events and even as habitats...

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Building a Backyard Bird Oasis

MG Program Announcement

Invite a diversity of birds to your garden by planting beautiful native plants that provide both food and habitat. Learn which trees and shrubs are the best for our local feathered friends and create a lovely, dynamic year-round bird oasis in your backyar...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

VCE Loudoun Seeks Community Input through Needs Assessment Survey

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Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) has announced a statewide needs assessment survey, aiming to better understand the needs of communities across the state. VCE Loudoun encourages all residents, regardless of their past engagement with Extension service...

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Posted on: July 17, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Sizzling Ideas for Cool Season Vegetables in the Fall

MG Program Announcement

While the heat sizzles in August and summertime vegetables are ripening fast, early August is also the perfect time to plan for yet another season. We will focus on planning for a late summer and fall garden, when temperatures begin to moderate and cool e...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Nuisance or Nonsense

Nonsense or Nusiance

What’s the harm in invasive plants? Why should I care about invasive plants - are they really a problem? Are there ‘good’ invasive plants? Joanne Royaltey will help us examine the differences between native, non-native, and i...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: All About Lavender

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Beyond the benefits of aromatherapy, lavender’s array of health benefits and practical uses stems back centuries. While it can be a persnickety plant to get established, once it has found its happy place, lavender will only require a lot of sun ...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Promoting Soil Health & Environmentally Conscious Practices in Loudoun County

Soil Health Program Announcement (1)

Soil health is an essential part of a successful farming operation, but how can we promote productive agriculture in ways that foster soil health, steward the environment and are economically feasible and rewarding?   On May 4, 2023, more than 40...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Transitioning to Native Plants

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VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: Transitioning to Native Plants

Interested in using native plants, but don’t quite know where to start? Join Master Gardener Jane Kirchner as she shares examples of successful and stunning native plant landsca...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Time Well Spent: VCE Loudoun Recognizes Master Gardeners, Master Food Volunteers and 4-H Volunteers

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This National Volunteer Week, VCE Loudoun expresses gratitude for the volunteers who serve Loudoun County as Master Gardeners, Master Food Volunteers and 4-H Volunteers. In 2022, over 500 VCE Loudoun volunteers contributed over 15,000 volunteer hours. Bey...

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