Local citizens are invited to visit the demonstration garden at The Carver Center on Route 15 between Orange and Culpeper. There are a variety of vegetables and flowers planted, and staff members will be onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings in July from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Visitors are welcome to engage with staff, ask questions, learn new ideas, and gain knowledge to apply in home gardens.
The demonstration garden is a project of the Small Farm Outreach Program (SFOP) at Virginia State University. SFOP is dedicated to serving small farmers, new or beginning farmers, and especially minority farmers and farmers who are military veterans.
The Carver Center is located at 9432 James Madison Highway, Rapidan, VA 22733. For additional information, contact Ms. Mojdeh Karimi at 804-691-0542.
