Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale sprouting April 25

WESTMORELAND—The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) recently announced the Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale will be held from noon-4 p.m. April 25 at Ingleside Vineyards, 5877 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove.

Admission is free. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and purchase hundreds of plants spanning over 75 species, all curated for local landscapes, reported Mary Beane, Extension Master Gardeners coordinator.

Gardening accessories will be available for purchase. Master Gardeners will offer horticultural advice and educational talks.

Plan a family day filled with continuous children’s activities that inspire future gardeners, said Beane. Enjoy musical performances featuring English Country Dance selections. Food from a local food truck vendor and wine from the Ingleside Vineyards will be available for purchase.

NNMG has been a cornerstone of education and conservation since 1989. In 2025, NNMG volunteers donated over 15,000 hours of service across Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond and Essex counties, Beane said. Its mission is to provide research-based horticultural information and educational programs to the residents of the Northern Neck through community outreach, youth projects and environmental stewardship. Their work includes managing demonstration gardens, conducting horticultural therapy for seniors and providing science-based information through help desks, shoreline evaluations and plant clinics.

The Bloom & Grow and Plant Sale Festival is an opportunity to share that knowledge while providing the public with high-quality plants and a festive afternoon for all ages.

To learn about becoming a Master Gardener, visit nnmg.org.

Rivah Visitor's Guide Staff
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The Rivah Visitor’s Guide provides information about places to go and things to do throughout the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region, from the York River to the Potomac River.

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