Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland

Join the Piedmont Master Gardeners at James Monroe's Highland for a spring gardening workshop on “Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden.” Participants will learn the basics of garden planning, including soil testing and seed starting, then apply these skills with a hands-on project in Highland’s exhibition garden. This event is free and open to all,… Read More »At James Monroe’s Highland: Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden

From 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 18, James Monroe’s Highland and the Piedmont Master Gardeners will host a plant swap at the historic estate. Swappers can exchange pest-free plants for a variety of other plants for summer gardens. Leftover seeds and non-native, non-invasive plants, including vegetables, also can be swapped. In addition, visitors are… Read More »Plant Swap at James Monroe’s Highland

Due to icy conditions, this Garden Basics program has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 7. In this session, you will learn basic seed-starting techniques and the special needs of some seeds. Bring seeds (packaged and labeled with species info) for our Seed Swap. You will have the opportunity to share seeds with others, and you… Read More »RESCHEDULED FOR FEB. 7: Garden Basics on Starting Plants from Seeds, Plus a Seed Swap

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. By focusing on both foundational practices and advanced strategies,… Read More »Garden Basics: Garden Soil Preparation—Laying the Foundation for Success