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Rapidan River Master Gardeners

LXCL:Rapidan River Master Gardeners empower the community through gardening education, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. They offer classes and resources to help individuals cultivate their gardening skills and enhance local ecosystems.

Houseplant Care &amp; Propagation Made Simple &nbsp;- Instructor - Cindy CurtisStyle : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver Center Whether you&#39;re new to houseplants or looking to improve your plant care skills, this class will cover the essentials for keeping indoor plants healthy and thriving. Learn about proper watering, light requirements, potting soils, fertilizing, repotting, and common pest problems. You will also learn how to propagate your favorite houseplants and create new plants from cuttings and divisions. Leave with practical tips and confidence to help your houseplants flourish year-round. 🌿🏡 Each participant will take home their own cutting to nurture. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Houseplant Care & Propagation Made Simple

Invasive Plant Workshop - Instructor&#39;s - AnneMarie Pfaff and Greg WirtzStyle : LectureLocation: George Washington Carver Center Non-native invasive plants negatively impact property values and degrade natural habitats on both residential lots and agricultural lands. This workshop will begin with an overview of common invasive plant species, focusing on proper identification and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native plants.The second portion of the workshop will cover effective control methods. &nbsp;The goal of this program is to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to responsibly manage and restore the land around them.Each participant will receive a Virginia native plant to take home and plant in their garden. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Invasive Plant Workshop

Hand Tied Bouquets and Modern Centerpieces &nbsp;- Advanced Class- &nbsp;Instructor- Cynthia DamicoExtension Master Gardener , 25-year veteran of the floral industry and the owner of Design In Bloom, a boutique event florist and micro flower farm based in Madison County, Virginia. 🌸Style : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver Center How to create modern designs will be offered in this workshop - learn to create the perfect bouquet in your hand and a coordinating trendy compote centerpiece. &nbsp;We&rsquo;ll be wrapping our bouquets presentation style with a water source and the modern centerpieces will be designed in compotes with poultry netting. &nbsp;This class will have a good pacing so we can complete both projects in our 2 hour timeframe, thus the &lsquo;advanced class&rsquo; notice. &nbsp;Please bring a box for your completed projects&rsquo; ride home. What will be in bloom? &nbsp;dahlias, sunflowers, scabiosa, caryopteris, asters, zinnias, celosia, eucalyptus, hyacinth bean, basil, salvias All flowers and foliages will be grown on site at the Carver Center in the Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. &nbsp;Tours of the Demo Garden will be available after class if you&rsquo;re interested in seeing how we grow all the amazing product you&rsquo;ll be using. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Hand Tied Bouquets and Modern Centerpieces  - Advanced Class

Outdoor Plant Propagation - Instructors - Robert Legge and Jeanne MaloneyStyle : Hands on&nbsp;Location: George Washington Carver Center Learn simple, reliable techniques to multiply your favorite outdoor plants and shrubs at home. We&rsquo;ll cover cuttings, air-layering, seed-starting, root division, and caring for young plants, with hands-on demonstrations. Perfect for beginners who want more plants for themselves or to share with friends. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and pot cuttings to take home. &nbsp;Please bring garden clippers if you have them. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Easy Tree & Shrub Propagation

Zinnia Fun - Ikebana Principles - Instructor- Cynthia DamicoExtension Master Gardener , 25-year veteran of the floral industry and the owner of Design In Bloom, a boutique event florist and micro flower farm based in Madison County, Virginia. 🌸Style : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver Center Working with a kenzan and shallow bowl we&rsquo;ll explore the connections between heaven, human and earth through floral design. &nbsp;Although appearing to be a very simple design with less than 10 ingredients, it&rsquo;s tricky to find the harmony. &nbsp;You will take home the kenzan (pin frog) and bowl so please bring a box to tote it. &nbsp; What will be in bloom? &nbsp;ageratum, lemon and cinnamon basil, plume celosia, oregano, three types of zinnias, gomphrena, and fingers crossed, dahlias All flowers and foliages will be grown on site at the Carver Center in the Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. &nbsp;Tours of the Demo Garden will be available after class if you&rsquo;re interested in seeing how we grow all the amazing product you&rsquo;ll be using. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Zinnia Fun - Ikebana Principles

Making Earth Inspired Seed Paper - Instructor - Tina Evans-ZookStyle : Hands On Activity for your Child or the Child at heart (any age welcome)Note : Parent or Guardian must stay with child for activityLocation: George Washington Carver Center You will get your hands a little messy (the fun way) while learning how to turn recycled paper into plantable seed paper inspired by our beautiful Earth. We&rsquo;ll mix, press, and shape paper embedded with wildflower seeds&mdash;then take it home to plant and watch it grow!This creative, hands-on class blends art, nature, and a simple lesson in caring for the planet. Perfect for curious kids or kids at heart who like to make things and dig in the dirt. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Making Earth Inspired Seed Paper

Color Theory-Advanced Class&nbsp;- &nbsp;&nbsp;- Instructor- Cynthia DamicoExtension Master Gardener , 25-year veteran of the floral industry and the owner of Design In Bloom, a boutique event florist and micro flower farm based in Madison County, Virginia. 🌸Style : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver Center Why do certain designs make us feel happy, romantic or excited? &nbsp;Come explore color in floral design and learn how to choose perfect blooms to reflect the mood you want to convey. &nbsp;We will be using every bloom available from our cutting garden and creating a lush garden design. &nbsp;All tools and containers will be supplied, please bring a box to bring home your design. &nbsp;This class is geared toward those already comfortable with basic floral design but is open to anyone. What will be in bloom? snapdragons, sweet peas, cornflowers, baptisia, two types of sunflowers, feverfew, monarda, and other blooming perennials and native perennials like coreopsis, mountain mints and iris All flowers and foliages will be grown on site at the Carver Center in the Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. &nbsp;Tours of the Demo Garden will be available after class if you&rsquo;re interested in seeing how we grow all the amazing product you&rsquo;ll be using. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Color Theory - Advanced Class

Kids in the Garden: Stories &amp; Seeds- Instructor - Leanne MatulloStyle : Hands On Activity for the Child aged &nbsp;3 - 12Note : Parent or Guardian must stay with child for activityLocation: Carver Center This is a playful, hands-on introduction to gardening for young children and their caregivers. We&rsquo;ll explore the demonstration garden with a simple scavenger hunt, enjoy one or two garden-inspired stories, and plant seeds in small pots for children to take home and tend. We&rsquo;ll end with time to wander, wonder, and ask questions - inviting curiosity, care for the natural world, and the joy of growing something together.&nbsp; Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

CANCELLED !!! Kids in the Garden: Stories & Seeds (Free)

Fruit Gardening Production - Instructor : Ed StuartStyle : Lecture &amp; TourLocation: Carver Center Consider yourself as a beginning gardener or a well experienced gardener when it comes to growing fruit? &nbsp;Regardless of where you are on this gardening scale, the goal of this class is to provide the practical knowledge to successfully produce your own fruit, year after year.&nbsp;The class format will feature open conversations, questions and answers, and real-world examples, so everyone feels comfortable to exchange ideas and information.&nbsp;The range of topics will include: planning; research; selection; purchase; planting; maintenance; and harvesting your fruits.For those in attendance at the class, a bonus...a field trip to the instructors home in June &nbsp;to see what&#39;s growing and taste what&#39;s in season! Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Fruit Gardening Production

A Vase Full of Flowers&nbsp;- Instructor- Cynthia DamicoExtension Master Gardener , 25-year veteran of the floral industry and the owner of Design In Bloom, a boutique event florist and micro flower farm based in Madison County, Virginia. 🌸Style : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver CenterAge 6 and up with a parent or guardian This workshop will cover how to create a cohesive floral design in any vase and feature spring blooming flowers from our cutting garden. &nbsp;The main elements of good floral design will be discussed including the main types of flowers and how to choose them. We&rsquo;ll supply a glass vase and all flowers and foliages, please bring a box to bring home your design.&nbsp; &nbsp;No prior design experience necessary. What will be in bloom? &nbsp;Sweet William, larkspur, orlaya, ranunculus, bupleurum, cerinthe, cress, snapdragons, sweet peas, cornflower and fingers crossed, peonies All flowers and foliages will be grown on site at the Carver Center in the Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. &nbsp;Tours of the Demo Garden will be available after class if you&rsquo;re interested in seeing how we grow all the amazing product you&rsquo;ll be using. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

A Vase Full of Flowers

<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yearly Dues<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$25.00&nbsp;<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Due no later than January 31, 2026

2026 Dues

💵 Please submit your $20 vendor fee as soon as possible.⚠️ Your vendor spot is not confirmed until payment is received.🛍️ Please note: We are accepting only one vendor per product category.🎁 We also kindly request a donation from your product line to be included in one of our raffle baskets.📍 Donation drop-off location (during regular business hours):Carver Center9432 N. James Madison HwyRapidan, VA 22733🏷️ Please clearly label the outside of the bag/box: &ldquo;RRMG Plant Sale.&rdquo; Vendor Donationand e mail <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:rrmgassociation@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">rrmgassociation@gmail.com</a> when you after you make the drop off.📇 You are welcome&mdash;and encouraged&mdash;to attach a business card or brochure to your donation so attendees can learn more about your business.📅 All raffle donations must be dropped off no later than April 1, 2026.🌱 Thank you for supporting the RRMG Plant Sale&mdash;we truly appreciate it!Cindy Curtis, RRMG President and Plant Sale Lead Note :&nbsp;Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase your spot, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Rapidan River Master Gardeners Vendor

Shrinking Your Lawn, Planting with Natives - Instructor - Greg WirtzStyle : LectureLocation: George Washington Carver Center Learn how to reduce your lawn, and bring more life into your landscape, through the use ecologically-focused landscape design and gardening techniques. You will learn:- &nbsp;why ecology-based landscaping is becoming increasingly popular- how to identify your landscape plants using phone apps- about &ldquo;keystone&rdquo; native plants in our eco-region- how to determine the plants that are native in your county- practical ideas to replace lawn with native plants- how to find native plants, shrubs, vines, trees &amp; seeds for sale or trade- tips to maintain your native plant gardens Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Shrinking Your Lawn, Planting with Natives

Cut Flower Garden Planning for the Home Gardener - Instructor : Jean OlsonStyle : Lecture In this class, we&rsquo;ll walk through everything you need to start your own cut-flower garden from the ground up. We&rsquo;ll cover how to choose the right location, build and prepare your beds, improve your soil, select the best seeds, start them successfully, and grow healthy, productive blooms. You&rsquo;ll also have the chance to sketch out a personalized garden plan.We&rsquo;ll dig into the real-world stuff too&mdash;managing weeds and pests, using fertilizers wisely to boost growth, and knowing exactly when and how to harvest your flowers for the longest vase life.You&rsquo;ll learn how to read seed packets, navigate seed catalogs with confidence, and you&rsquo;ll even go home with seeds to get your garden started. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Cut Flower Garden Planning for the Home Gardener

Composting Basics and Soil Health - Instructor : Larry Baker&nbsp;Style : LectureLocation: Carver Center February is the perfect time to start planning for the upcoming gardening season, and nothing matters more to your success than the health of your soil. Join this class to learn what truly makes soil &ldquo;healthy&rdquo; and why compost is often considered the single best amendment you can add to your garden.We&rsquo;ll cover everything you need to know about composting: what compost really is, why making your own is a true win-win, the basic equipment and simple steps involved, different composting methods, and the most common questions and misconceptions gardeners run into. You&rsquo;ll also learn how and when to apply compost for the best results.And because soil magic doesn&rsquo;t stop there, we&rsquo;ll explore additional easy ways to boost organic matter in your garden&mdash;even beyond compost. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Composting Basics and Soil Health

Winter Sowing - Instructors - Cindy Curtis and Anne Marie PfaffStyle : Hands OnLocation: Carver Center &nbsp;Join us for a hands-on class where you&rsquo;ll learn the importance of native plants and how winter sowing can make growing them easier, cheaper, and more successful. We&rsquo;ll walk through the full winter sowing process step-by-step&mdash;choosing containers, preparing soil, sowing seeds, and setting your jugs up for nature to do the hard work.During the workshop, you&rsquo;ll winter sow native seeds yourself and take your planted containers home, ready to sprout come spring.A simple, practical way to bring more native beauty and biodiversity into your landscape&mdash;no fancy equipment required.Your registration supports our mission of sharing practical, earth-friendly gardening education in our community. Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Winter Sowing Class

<p fr-original-style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; text-align: center;" id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Grow and&nbsp;Design&nbsp;with Cut Flowers<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; 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font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Led by two Rapidan River Master Gardeners<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You will learn:<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-how to start your own cut flower patch<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-basics of growing flowers for cutting<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-how to harvest, hydrate and store cut flowers<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-how to design a beautiful arrangement with your flowersEach participant will take home their own special creation similar to the one in the photo below, exact arrangement will depend on local flowers available at the time of the class.<span fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(24, 34, 97); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 700; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; background-color: color(srgb 1 1 1); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" id="isPasted" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(24, 34, 97); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 700; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; background-color: color(srgb 1 1 1); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Space is limited to 10 &nbsp;participants per class.No refunds.<p data-end="146" data-start="70" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" id="isPasted" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Please Note: You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy. 💜<p data-end="274" data-start="148" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;">When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;this goes to Zeffy, not&nbsp; Rapidan River Master Gardeners.<p data-end="446" data-start="276" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket &nbsp;stays with us and supports our programs.<p data-end="613" data-start="448" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;">If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional. Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.<p data-end="644" data-start="615" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Thanks for your support! 🌱 <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1752168141/wysiwyg/dzmtxmuijwdkequava08.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> <p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">

Cut Flower Workshop  at The Carver Center

<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742384542/jakhlaia5hgexygurnhd.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">Purchase a Raffle Ticket for a Chance to Win One of Two Beautiful Garden-Themed Gift Baskets!<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">These baskets have been specially curated by the Rapidan River Master Gardeners and are filled with an array of amazing items, including:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Gardening tools, gloves and apron</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Tote bags</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Watering can</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Plant-themed mugs and cups</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Notepads, notecards, soaps, and lotions</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Dish towels , napkins</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Hummingbird feeder</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Bulbs, seeds, and more!</li></ul><p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">All of these wonderful items are packaged in a reusable garden tub.<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">Each basket contains a unique collection of items. We will draw the winners at the end of the sale on Saturday. <p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">If you're a lucky winner, you will be notified by phone, and the winners will also be announced on our Facebook page. <p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">You do not need to be present to win.<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">First come, first serve – Pick up will be at the Carver Center - first to pick up gets to choose which basket they prefer!<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none"> <p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">All proceeds benefit the Rapidan River Master Gardeners, a dedicated group of trained volunteers who work alongside Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) to promote environmentally sound gardening practices in our community.<p style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">Thank you for your generous support!

Purchase a Raffle Ticket for a Chance to Win One of Two Beautiful Garden-Themed Gift Baskets!

Holiday Wreath Making - Instructor- Cynthia DamicoStyle : Hands-OnLocation: George Washington Carver Center This hands-on workshop will introduce you to making a wreath from scratch using a wire form with hay/straw, then adorning it with bundles of evergreens and berries for a finished product that is both beautiful and uniquely yours. &nbsp;We will also be working with some dried materials from our very own Demonstration Garden! &nbsp;All supplies for making will be provided, please bring garden gloves and garden shears if you have them and dress for a little roll with some hay and sappy fresh evergreens.&nbsp; Class fees are non-refundable except in the event the instructor must cancel due to weather or illness. If you are unable to attend, your class fee will help support our nonprofit mission and is greatly appreciated. Please Note:You&#39;re not required to make a donation to Zeffy.&nbsp;When you purchase a ticket, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to add a donation&mdash;that goes to Zeffy, not to Rapidan River Master Gardeners.Zeffy generously provides us with a 100% free fundraising platform&mdash;no fees, no catches, and full support&mdash;so every dollar spent on your ticket stays with us and supports our programs.If you&rsquo;d like to support Zeffy as a thank-you, that&rsquo;s wonderful&mdash;but it&rsquo;s completely optional.&nbsp;Just set their suggested donation to $0 if you&rsquo;d prefer to skip it.

Holiday Wreath Making

<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Yearly Dues<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">$25.00&nbsp;<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Due no later than January 31, 2027

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