October 21, 2026 - Native Gardening

Ashley Appling, Horticulture Extension Agent

10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Barbara Dixon

Program: Native Gardening

Hostesses: Barbara Dixon & Carolyn Shanks

Design: Natures Autumn Botanicals Arts: artistic crafts design using a gift bag.

Horticulture: Class I - Chrysanthemum, cut specimen, See small horticulture book pg. 45 - 47

Class II - Exhibitors Choice - Perennial cut specimen

Speaker Ashley Appling - Horticulture Extension Agent Culpeper County

Ashley Appling serves as Horticulture Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in Culpeper County while also providing horticulture programming and support to Madison and Orange Counties. Through her role she provides educational outreach, research-based information and technical assistance to commercial horticulture professionals, agriculture producers and homeowners throughout the region. Ashley also serves as Master Gardener Coordinator for the Rapidan River Master Gardeners, an outreach to the residents of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, and Orange Counties. Ashley earned her Bachelors Degree in Horticulture from the University of Georgia and a Masters Degree in Horticulture from Virginia Tech. Ashley is also an ISA Certified Arborist, solidifying her her expertise in tree care and landscaping.