Our conversation today was about one of my favorite events hosted by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association: Gardening in the Valley Symposium. Joining me to share the details of the event were Master Gardeners: Bob Gail & Helen Lake, two of the event co-chairs.

This year’s theme is “Gardening With a Purpose.” Proceeds from the symposium benefit the NSVMGA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Download the flyer.

The pair explained the fundraiser behind this event and shared that ag-related teachers in Frederick County & Loudoun County can attend at no charge thanks to each of their school systems.

Helen gave us some background on each of the speakers and told us how they choose them each year.

You can purchase your tickets on their website: http://nsvmga.org/events/symposium/

When: March 12, 2022, 8am to 4pm (providing 8 hours of continuing education credit for Extension Master Gardeners)

Where: Shenandoah University

Cost: $55 for NSVMGA Members; $65 for Non-Members, including lunch and breaks