*For Immediate Release: February 10, 2012*

*Contact: Kim Haun, Virginia Cooperative Extension*

* 703-228-6426; khaun@...; mgarlalex@...*

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*March Workshops to Help You Get Ready for Spring, *

*Sponsored by the Arlington Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension with
Support from Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia*

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*Spring Lawn Care for Northern Virginia*

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*Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.*

*Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington*

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*Virginia Tech Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley will discuss best management
practices for establishing, renovating, and maintaining lawns in Northern
Virginia, including turf selection, soil preparation and testing,
fertilizing, mowing, weed control, water and drought management, and insect
and disease management.*

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*Gardening for Life: Getting Ready for Spring*

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*Tuesday, March 13, 10 a.m. to noon*

*Thomas Jefferson Senior Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington*

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*Learn how to prepare for garden activities, use tools and pesticides
safely, and reduce garden maintenance chores.*

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*Vegetable Gardening 101: Seed-Starting, Soil Preparation*

* and Where and When to Plant*

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*Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon*

*Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington*

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*Everything a beginning gardener needs to know to grow a bountiful crop of
vegetables.*

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*To register call 703-228-6414 or e-mail
**mgarlalex@...*<mgarlalex@...>
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*Visit http://mgnv.org for more information about Master Gardeners of
Northern Virginia*

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Virginia Cooperative Extension *www.ext.vt.edu* <http://www.ext.vt.edu>* *is
a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. VCE sponsors
and supports all Master Gardener activities. Its programs and employment
are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or
family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices,
services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please
contact the Arlington office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (703)
228-6400/TDD/PC 1-800-1120 during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to
discuss accommodation at least five business days prior to the event.**

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