Saturday, March 20, 2027 – 9 am to 3 pm
Ticket sales are final, no refunds.
Please join the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners for this wonderful educational event. Four prominent speakers will share their knowledge and inspire us as we start preparing our gardens for the spring and subsequent growing seasons.
Academies of Loudoun
42075 Loudoun Academy Dr.
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
The symposium will also feature a marketplace with gardening items from local vendors and lightly used books.
Registration Options
Please choose your lunch preference when registering. Box lunches are catered by Panera.
- Symposium Only (Bring your lunch) – TBD
- Symposium with Box Lunch – TBD
- Lunch Options (box lunch not available for order after March 9):
- 1. Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, Cookie, Chips = TBD
- 2. Turkey and Cheddar Sandwich with mayo, Cookie, Chips = TBD
- 3. Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains salad, Cookie, Baguette = TBD
- 4. Mediterranean Greens with Grains salad, Cookie, Baguette = TBD
No food or dark liquids are allowed in the auditorium, only water bottles. Please bring a reusable water bottle to aid sustainability efforts.
2027 Speakers
Four prominent speakers will share their knowledge and inspire us as we start preparing our gardens for the spring and subsequent growing seasons. More info to come!
Lee Reich – Topic: Weedless Gardening
Susan Abraham – Topic: Restorative Landscaping
Julie Flanagan – Topic: Urban Forestry
Diane Turshek – Topic: Artificial Light at Night
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Loudoun Extension Office at
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