Louisa Extension Master Gardeners
Sharing practical, sustainable and environmentally friendly garden practices
Upcoming 2026 Events
Garlic Drying at Bracketts Farm
Garden Expo with Seed Share
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2026 Theme - Creating your Sustainable Home Garden
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Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 (inclement weather date: February 7, 2026)
Time: 9:30am until 12:30pm
Location: Louisa County Middle School, 1009 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA
​The Garden Expo with Seed Share project was developed to educate and encourage sound gardening practices in the community for the home and small-scale gardener. The Expo was inspired by the National Seed Swap Day held the last Saturday of January to encourage gardeners to exchange seeds, share stories, and connect with their communities.
Free seeds donated from many donors are available. Bringing seeds to the event is encouraged but not required. (All seeds brought to the expo must be dried, dated and labeled).
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Several mini educational presentations will be conducted by the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners: Planning the Home Garden, Companion Planting in the Garden, and Container Gardens. In addition, community organizations will be present providing information regarding their associations. Raffle basket tickets are available for purchase, and door prizes will be awarded to a lucky few attendees. Come join us for an educational, fun event and start planning your spring garden!
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Our event's past success has enabled us to provide the Garden Expo with Seed Share Scholarship again this year! The scholarship covers all fees associated with becoming a Louisa Extension Master Gardener for the 2026 class starting February 26, 2026.
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​Please visit our Garden Expo with Seed Share Page to find out more about the event and the scholarship!​​​​​​​​​
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Master Gardener Training Class
Class start date - February 26, 2026
Classes are usually held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings,9 a.m. until 12 noon
​​Location: Louisa County Office Building located at 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Mineral, VA. Some classes are at other sites.
​​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.
​​Visit our Become a Master Gardener page for more information and an application.​
Backyard Gardening Sessions
Events are held at the Louisa Library on the following Saturdays. There is no cost to attend. No registration required.
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Stay tuned for 2026 events & dates
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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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Stay tuned for 2026 events & dates.
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Bracketts Farm Demonstration Garden Events ​
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Stay tuned for 2026 events & dates.​​
Louisa County Fair - Ask a Master Gardener table/tent
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Fair dates for 2026 - July 30th - Aug 1
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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