PMG’s Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Albemarle Square Shopping Center, 600 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA
Once again, the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale will offer thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, trees, shrubs, herbs and houseplants, including a large assortment of native plants. In addition, shoppers can purchase gently used garden implements, yard décor, and other “Green Elephants” at our garden-themed thrift store.
Plant Swap at James Monroe’s Highland
Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA
Join other gardeners and plant enthusiasts for the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Plant Swap. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or just starting your plant journey, our Plant Swap will give you the opportunity to expand and share your collection, meet other plant lovers, and learn new tips for successful growing.
⇒ Find Out More and Register HERE
Urban Tree Walks in Belmont Neighborhood of Charlottesville
Walk 1 — Thursday, May 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
–Join the Tree Stewards on a walk through the oldest area in Belmont, featuring about 20 mature trees
⇒Find out more and register for the walk HERE
Walk 2 — Friday, May 8 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
–Join the Tree Stewards on a walk through the oldest area in Belmont, featuring about 20 mature trees.
⇒Find out more and register for the walk HERE
Guided Walk: Hickories, Oaks, and Pines – Oh My!
Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
VA Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Dr., Charlottesville, VA
–Learn the characteristics that distinguish different species of hickories, oaks, and pines while meandering in the shade. Join Charlottesville Area Tree Steward Emily Ferguson as she points out clues to help you build confidence in your own tree ID skills.
⇒ Find out more and register HERE
Garden Site Tour at Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
— Explore the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont on a guided tour the second Monday of each month, 3:00–4:00 PM. Join your guide for a 45-65 minute walk through the site highlighting current projects, seasonal updates, and future plans.
⇒Find out more and register HERE
Garden Basics: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Using native plants, turn your yard into a songbird paradise. Planting a mixture of trees, shrubs and perennials can provide birds with year-round food, winter shelter and nesting areas. Water features, especially moving water, act as magnets for birds. Learn how a few simple tips, like saving leaves, can make your yard a healthier environment for birds and pollinators.