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    Invasive Walk at Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

    Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 10:00-11:30       Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA

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    Botanical Garden of the Piedmont logoJanuary Invasive Plant Workday with Blue Ridge PRISM

    Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA

    — Help remove invasive plants and restore the local ecosystem alongside volunteers. Your participation will make a difference in preserving the Garden.

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    Keystone Plants for the Home Landscape

    Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
    Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am 
    Free via Zoom
    –Many gardeners are learning about the value to wildlife of adding keystone native plants to their yards, but they may not be aware of which species are best suited to residential landscapes.  This online program will help you to move beyond simple lists of plants and see specific examples of how a variety of woody and herbaceous keystone plants can be incorporated into gardens of various sizes.
    ⇒How to Register  —  Registration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away.

    Register:
    https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/YP4VhFlnRHupg2wTjyeESQ

     

    GARDEN BASICS: Starting Plants from Seeds—Plus a Seed Swap!

    James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA

    –Starting flowers and vegetables from seed is inexpensive and satisfying, but a lot can go wrong. In this Garden Basics session, you will improve your success rates by learning basic seed-starting techniques and the special needs of some seeds. Bring seeds (packaged and labeled with species info) for our Seed Swap.

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    Coming up in February . . .

    GARDEN BASICS: Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success

    James Monroe’s Highland,  2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA

    Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning your horticultural journey, understanding the art and science of soil preparation is essential for yielding vibrant, productive crops. In this Garden Basics session, we will guide participants through the process of preparing the soil for growing vegetables.

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