

Upcoming 2025 Events
Garlic Drying at Bracketts Farm
2025 Backyard Gardening Sessions
Held at the Louisa Library from 10:30- 12pm on the following Saturdays. There is no cost to attend.
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FALL SCHEDULE COMING SOON​
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2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids Sessions
​Hands-on gardening sessions for kids held at the Mineral Farmers Market on the following Saturdays from 8:00am - 12pm. No cost to attend.
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June 7 - Planting Flower Seeds
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July 5 - Chia or Grass Hair on Face pots
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Aug 2 - Planting Succulents
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Sept 14 - Bird seed Feeders
2025 Bracketts Farm Demonstration Garden Events ​
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June 5, 2025 9AM - 11AM – Garlic Harvest & Volunteer Social
Get your hands dirty as we harvest the garlic planted in October 2024! We’ll demonstrate proper techniques for harvesting, cleaning, and drying garlic—whether for home use or donation—and share tips for storing it for the long term.
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August/September 2025 (Date TBD) – Planning a Fall & Winter Garden & Volunteer Social
Prepare for cooler weather with a workshop on selecting cold-hardy vegetables, improving soil health, optimal spacing, companion planting, and more. Learn how to extend your growing season and keep your garden thriving into the fall and winter months.
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September 2025 (Date TBD) – Garlic & Onion Planting & Volunteer Social
Join us for a hands-on planting event where we’ll cover the steps for separating and preparing garlic and onions, proper spacing and planting depth, watering techniques, and overwintering and protection strategies to ensure a healthy crop for next year.
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Louisa County Fair - Ask a Master Gardener table/tent
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Fair dates 7/31 - 8/2
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Come visit our tent and get answers to your gardening questions
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Kids activity - decorate a picture frame with our collection of natural items found in the garden - pinecones, seeds, acorns and the like
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2026 Garden Expo with Seed Share
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January 31, 2026. Details to come.
2026 Master Gardener Training Class
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Class dates TBD early 2026
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Classes are usually held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings,9 a.m. until 12 noon
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Location: Louisa County Office Building located at 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa, VA. Some classes are at other sites.
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Class Cost: $185. Application deadline is February 15, 2026. In addition, a $12.50 fee is required for a background screening for all volunteers accepted into the Master Gardener program.​