Upcoming Events

Saturday in the Garden

Join Master Gardeners at the Short Pump Park Pollinator Garden on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our theme is “Fall in the Garden,” and we will have craft activities and treats. Children will go through stations in the garden where they will pick up pots, fill them with soil, and plant a cool season plant (like lettuce), which they can take home. Short Pump Park is located at 3329 Pump Road, Henrico. The pollinator garden is located behind the children’s spray area next to the dog park. Hope to see you there!

Plant Clinics

Henrico County Master Gardeners volunteers will be available to provide answers to questions about lawns, landscapes and gardens on Saturdays at various locations throughout the county. Our 2026 Plant Clinics began on Saturday, April 4, at Southern States. Remaining clinics are listed below.

  • Lakeside Farmers Market (6110 Lakeside Ave.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 22 and 29
  • Dorey Park (2999 Darbytown Rd.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 5, 12, 19, and 26
  • West End Farmer’s Market (Discovery United Methodist Church at corner of Gayton and Causeway, 12000 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23233) 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Speakers Bureau

The Henrico County Extension office and the Henrico Master Gardener Association offer programs to garden clubs and civic and community groups in Henrico County. The programs are presented by Master Gardeners or Cooperative Extension staff. You can find more information about the various topics explored in these programs by visiting the Speakers Bureau page. The upcoming speakers bureau events are listed below.

  • Iron Clad Perennials. Glen Allen Library (10501 Staples Mill Rd. Glen Allen 23060) on September 15 at 2 p.m.
  • Container Gardening. Twin Hickory Library (5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059) on September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Curb Appeal. Varina Library (1875 New Market Rd, Henrico, VA 23231) on September 26 at 11 a.m.
  • Backyard Composting. Fairfield Library (1401 N. Laburnum Ave, Henrico, VA 23223) on October 3 at 11 a.m.
  • Birds In Your Backyard. Fairfield Library (1401 N. Laburnum Ave, Henrico, VA 23223) on November 14 at 11 a.m.

Bug Bizarre

The Henrico Bug Bizarre, a community festival celebrating the joy and excitement of entomology, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. The free event will feature live insects and other insect-related displays, including hissing cockroaches, tarantulas and a “bug zoo.” Experts will share information on a variety of subjects, including pollinators, garden insects, forest pests and public health. All ages are welcome, and the event will offer children’s activities.

Virtual training programs

You can now watch online programs from the Henrico County Extension Office and Henrico Master Gardeners. Topics include Vegetable Gardening, Lawns, Turf talk and Trees and general gardening. Available Virtual Training Programs.

Celebration of Pollinators Facebook Posts

Learn about the importance of pollinators, the plants they need to survive, the consequences of eliminating pollinators, and some recipes made possible by pollinators. Click on the “2023 Celebration of Pollinators Facebook Posts.”