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Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening
2019-08-24 10:30:00 2019-08-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening What to plant when the weather starts to cool? Fall is a delightful time to garden. Join us to learn what to plant when and simple tips for success. Advance registration requested at mgnv.org. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 24
10:30am - 12:00pm

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What to plant when the weather starts to cool? Fall is a delightful time to garden. Join us to learn what to plant when and simple tips for success. Advance registration requested at mgnv.org.

Think healthful greens like kale, collards, bok choy and a wealth of lettuces. Fall is a delightful time to garden. Join us to learn what to plant when and simple tips for success. Learn inexpensive techniques to extend your harvest and even how you can enjoy some of your crops in the dead of winter! This event is offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners. Free.

Advance registration is requested at mgnv.org. Questions? Telephone 703-228-6414 or email mgarlalex@gmail.com.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Gardening |

TAGS: | MGNV gardening |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Join us to learn the basic line dance steps to great Oldies and Motown music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Line Dancing 201
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Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
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Viva Line Dancing: Join our intermediate level of line dancing to improve flexibility and enhance memory. We work the dance floors! This class is not intended for beginners.
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