Horticultural Learning Center

Come visit our Horticultural Learning Center

 

The garden is a space to learn about growing various plants that thrive in Hanover County through sustainable methods. We aim to demonstrate research-based gardening practices that can be incorporated into your home setting.

Exciting News for 2025!

We’re thrilled to announce that Waterwise Gardening will be a central theme at the Horticultural Learning Center in 2025! This year, we’re focusing on smart water use in the garden with a variety of engaging activities and resources.

Learn to be more water-wise in your Hanover garden.

Discover Our New Offerings:

  • Innovative Exhibits: Explore brand-new displays showcasing water-efficient gardening techniques. Learn how to make the most of every drop with cutting-edge methods.
  • Exciting Events & Programs: Join us for a series of events designed to help you garden with less water. From expert talks to interactive sessions, there’s something for everyone.
  • Hands-On Workshops: Participate in activities that make water conservation both fun and easy. Gain practical skills to implement at home.

Learn and Grow:

Our initiatives will guide you in selecting drought-tolerant plants and optimizing irrigation systems. Some of the raised beds demonstrate vertical gardening techniques. A significant garden feature is a rainwater harvesting system.  We aim to help you create a flourishing garden while conserving water.

Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to Water Smarter, Not Harder in 2025!
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The garden is a public space where all are welcome. We will host outdoor classes, plant sales, and opportunities to ask a master gardener questions about developing and maintaining your garden.

Events are free. The information is priceless.

Consider volunteering with us for hands-on experience and camaraderie with fellow Hanover plant enthusiasts.

Let’s dig in together!

HLC weather station

 

We broke ground on October 14, 2022, and have been so grateful for the support we have received from fellow gardeners and local Hanover businesses. Today, Master Gardeners and community volunteers manage the garden, which consists of multiple raised beds constructed using different methods and materials. We will share our successes and the lessons we learn from the challenges Mother Nature throws at us or mistakes we make along the way.

 

Thank youThe Power of Change grant

It is through the generosity of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative member-owners who round-up their electric bills through The Power of Change program, that the CARE Charity can award grants to non-profit charities. Together with this support we can do great things for our communities. For more information on The Power of Change please visit www.thepowerofchange.org.

This generous grant helped us provide vital irrigation infrastructure to the Horticultural Learning Center garden beds.  We are so grateful for the support!!

Our new rainwater tank thanks to Rappahannock Electric

Hanover Master Gardeners Awarded Green Grant

The Hanover Master Gardener Association is awarded a $750 Green Grant in the Community Beautification Category as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.  Read More

We are very honored and excited to receive this Keep Virginia Beautiful Green Grant Award.  It will go towards a watering system at HLC.

THANK YOU

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