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SUMMARY:Weeds in the Garden: PMG Speakers Bureau at The Center at Belvedere
DESCRIPTION:The plants we DO NOT want are among a gardener’s biggest challenges. Piedmont Master Gardeners will help you win the “weed war” with advice and help on the following topics:\n•    Understanding weed biology and life cycle\n•    Identifying your weeds\n•    Practices and strategies for weed management\n•    Choosing tools to get the job done\n•    Preventing weeds.\nAmple time will be provided for Q&A about specific weed problems; audience members are encouraged to bring questions about their own challenges. \nThis program is free and open to all. Please register here to take part.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/weeds-in-the-garden-pmg-speakers-bureau-at-the-center-at-belvedere/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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SUMMARY:Tree Basics—Hedgerows: History\, Benefits & How to Plant Them
DESCRIPTION:The Piedmont Master Gardeners and the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will jointly offer a free\, online presentation by Claire Denton-Spalding on the history of hedgerows and their benefits for native plants and animals. Denton-Spalding\, who is both an Extension Master Gardener and a Tree Steward\, will also share best practices for planting a hedgerow in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Hedgerows are living fences made of trees and shrubs that support biodiverse populations of birds\, mammals\, and insects. Originally popularized in the United Kingdom\, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. \nRegister here to receive a link to the program. \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/tree-basics-hedgerows-history-benefits-how-to-plant-them/
LOCATION:https://charlottesvilleareatreestewards.org/event/tree-basics-hedgerows-history-benefits-how-to-plant-them/
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T161951Z
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SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Adapting Your Garden to a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Unpredictable temperatures\, new pests\, flooding and drought\, windy and stormy weather—how is the gardener to cope? By adopting sustainable practices\, opting for wise plant choices and landscaping strategies\, and continuing to stay on top of the latest research\, gardeners can prepare themselves to confront unpredictable changes in climate. Join Master Gardeners Fern Campbell and Christine Platt as they share steps you can take to keep your garden in good shape. \nThis program is free and open to all. Register here to take part. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-adapting-your-garden-to-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Class at Gordon Avenue Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gordon Avenue Library to learn how to harvest\, process\, and replant seeds from ornamentals\, native plants\, and vegetables you enjoy. The class will cover:\n• The benefits of saving your own seeds\n• How plants are pollinated\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Plants that are good candidates for seed saving\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing \nThe class is free and open to all. Register here to take part. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/seed-saving-class-at-gordon-avenue-library/
LOCATION:Gordon Avenue Library\, 1500 Gordon Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20250912T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T114619Z
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Species Invasive?
DESCRIPTION:Invasive species like tree-of-heaven\, Japanese stiltgrass\, autumn olive\, and oriental bittersweet create serious problems in ecosystems. Plant invaders contribute to the decline of native flora and fauna; decrease soil\, water\, and air quality; and have detrimental economic impacts and adverse effects on human health. Soil scientist and Master Gardener Linda Blum will describe why some plants become invasive and the factors that contribute to their spread. Registration for this free program will be available here beginning September 16.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/what-makes-a-species-invasive/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T193000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Environmentally Friendly Lawn Substitutes
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining a lawn can be labor intensive and environmentally challenging—but what are the alternatives? Piedmont Master Gardener Janette Martin will present options for reducing your lawn and making it more environmentally friendly\, such as replacing some lawn with clover\, ground covers\, and wildlife-friendly native plant beds. She will also suggest solutions for problem spots like shade and slopes and will provide an overview of today’s best management practices for a sustainable lawn. \nJanette Martin has lived in the Charlottesville area for more than 26 years and has worked as a journalist and teacher\, most recently at the University of Virginia. As a Piedmont Master Gardener volunteer\, she has taken part in the Healthy Virginia Lawns program\, among other projects. \nRegister here to attend this program.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/strategies-for-environmentally-friendly-lawn-substitutes/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20250430T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T191851Z
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SUMMARY:How Your Garden and Others Can Help Address Food Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Aleen Carey of Cultivate Charlottesville\nFood insecurity and food access are serious problems for many people in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Community gardens—land cultivated by a group of people individually or collectively—can help. Join Aleen Carey (Executive Director\, Cultivate Charlottesville) and leaders of Piedmont Master Gardeners community garden projects to learn about the scope of food insecurity in our area\, some of the efforts to address it\, and simple things you can do in your own garden to help. Our other speakers will include Edward Brooks\, community engagement program manager for the B.F. Yancey School Community Center in Porters-Esmont\, and Ann Majewski\, a Master Gardener and a volunteer with the Bread & Roses ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nEdward Brooks (second from right) with (from left) Master Gardeners Kim Tate\, Barbara Templeton\, Judy Brochu-Blake\, Jennifer Schnarre and John Bruner in the B.F. Yancey School community garden\nRegister for this free event here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/how-your-garden-can-help-with-food-insecurity/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
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CREATED:20250115T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T062816Z
UID:44482-1738693800-1738697400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: When\, Where\, and How to Prune
DESCRIPTION:Pruning landscape trees\, especially when young\, will set them on a path to a long\, healthy life.  At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, February 4\, the Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by the Piedmont Master Gardeners on “When\, Where\, and How to Prune.” It will cover: \n\nthe basics of structural pruning\,\nwhen to prune various species\,\nwhere and how to make proper cuts\,\nthe right tools and how to use them\, and\nhow to stay safe while pruning.\n\nThe Center at Belvedere is at 540 Belvedere Blvd. in Charlottesville. To register\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/134614/3.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-when-where-and-how-to-prune-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20250115T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T062754Z
UID:44447-1738693800-1738697400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: When\, Where\, and How to Prune
DESCRIPTION:Pruning landscape trees\, especially when young\, will set them on a path to a long\, healthy life.  At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, February 4\, the Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by the Piedmont Master Gardeners on “When\, Where\, and How to Prune.” It will cover: \n\nthe basics of structural pruning\,\nwhen to prune various species\,\nwhere and how to make proper cuts\,\nthe right tools and how to use them\, and\nhow to stay safe while pruning.\n\nThe Center at Belvedere is at 540 Belvedere Blvd. in Charlottesville. To register\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/134614/3.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-when-where-and-how-to-prune/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20241119T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T063039Z
UID:44472-1733250600-1733254200@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture: What is it? Learn about this fascinating approach to land use that can be applied whether designing a small garden plot or embarking on a large agricultural undertaking. Permaculture works in concert with your ecosystem by allowing design\, soil\, plants\, and water to work harmoniously. Learn about analyzing the elements of your outdoor space to create a beautiful and sustainable environment. Nature leads us to the answers. \nThe in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is open to all. Register here for this free event. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-permaculture-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20241119T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T063033Z
UID:42822-1733250600-1733254200@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture: What is it? Learn about this fascinating approach to land use that can be applied whether designing a small garden plot or embarking on a large agricultural undertaking. Permaculture works in concert with your ecosystem by allowing design\, soil\, plants\, and water to work harmoniously. Learn about analyzing the elements of your outdoor space to create a beautiful and sustainable environment. Nature leads us to the answers. \nThe in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is open to all. Register here for this free event. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-permaculture/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20241104T225431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T063052Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden—at Gordon Avenue Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nRegistration is encouraged. Please sign up here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-gordon-avenue-library/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20241104T225431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T225431Z
UID:44469-1731952800-1731960000@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden—at Gordon Avenue Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nRegistration is encouraged. Please sign up here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-gordon-avenue-library-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240913T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T195822Z
UID:42066-1727784000-1727787600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Dig into the Health Benefits of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:In addition to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables\, beautiful landscapes\, and fresh flowers\, gardening offers a variety of health benefits. As a part of special programming in recognition of the International Council on Active Aging’s Active Aging Week\, retired nurses and PMG members Kathy Floyd and Beth White will explain how we can reap all of the physical and mental health rewards that gardening can bring us. They will examine the benefits of gardening from a historical perspective while exploring the positive impacts of being outside and caring for a garden–on both our physical well-being and our state of mind. Further\, they will outline strategies for protecting ourselves and avoiding injuries while working in the garden. This presentation will also highlight opportunities for gardening in our community. To register for this event\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/124147//2.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/dig-into-the-health-benefits-of-gardening/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240913T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T195822Z
UID:44467-1727784000-1727787600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Dig into the Health Benefits of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:In addition to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables\, beautiful landscapes\, and fresh flowers\, gardening offers a variety of health benefits. As a part of special programming in recognition of the International Council on Active Aging’s Active Aging Week\, retired nurses and PMG members Kathy Floyd and Beth White will explain how we can reap all of the physical and mental health rewards that gardening can bring us. They will examine the benefits of gardening from a historical perspective while exploring the positive impacts of being outside and caring for a garden–on both our physical well-being and our state of mind. Further\, they will outline strategies for protecting ourselves and avoiding injuries while working in the garden. This presentation will also highlight opportunities for gardening in our community. To register for this event\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/124147//2.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/dig-into-the-health-benefits-of-gardening-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240912T154026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154026Z
UID:41997-1727532000-1727537400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden--at Scottsville Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nHosted by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library\, Scottsville Branch\, to kick off its new Seed Library. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-scottsville-library/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240912T154026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154026Z
UID:44464-1727532000-1727537400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden--at Scottsville Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nHosted by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library\, Scottsville Branch\, to kick off its new Seed Library. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-scottsville-library-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240812T195126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T195126Z
UID:41757-1724092200-1724095800@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Seeds from Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered whether you can save and replant seeds from ornamentals\, native plants\, and vegetables you enjoy? Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to get started with harvesting\, processing\, and saving seeds. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nPlant pollination\nCross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\nSeed processing and storage\nSpecial needs of some seeds\nSeed viability testing.\n\nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. Register for this free program here.  \nPhoto courtesy of Penn State Master Gardeners.  \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-saving-seeds-from-your-garden/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240812T195126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T195126Z
UID:44459-1724092200-1724095800@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Seeds from Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered whether you can save and replant seeds from ornamentals\, native plants\, and vegetables you enjoy? Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to get started with harvesting\, processing\, and saving seeds. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nPlant pollination\nCross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\nSeed processing and storage\nSpecial needs of some seeds\nSeed viability testing.\n\nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. Register for this free program here.  \nPhoto courtesy of Penn State Master Gardeners.  \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-saving-seeds-from-your-garden-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240703T214814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T214814Z
UID:44458-1722969000-1722972600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Dark Skies
DESCRIPTION:Light pollution is making nights almost 10 percent brighter every year. The disappearing darkness not only limits our view of the stars but also has serious implications for the health of all living things. Biological processes have evolved with our planet’s rhythm of night and day. Lighting up the night disrupts this predictable cycle. In addition\, excessive outdoor lighting is disorienting and often fatal for migrating birds\, nocturnal flying insects\, and baby sea turtles. \nThe good news is that light pollution is fixable. Join Master Gardener Christine Hirsh-Putnam and Monticello Curator of Plants Peggy Cornett to learn more about the impact of light pollution and the many ways we can mitigate it. \nThis in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is free and open to all. Register here to attend. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-saving-darker-skies-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240703T214814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T214814Z
UID:41458-1722969000-1722972600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Dark Skies
DESCRIPTION:Light pollution is making nights almost 10 percent brighter every year. The disappearing darkness not only limits our view of the stars but also has serious implications for the health of all living things. Biological processes have evolved with our planet’s rhythm of night and day. Lighting up the night disrupts this predictable cycle. In addition\, excessive outdoor lighting is disorienting and often fatal for migrating birds\, nocturnal flying insects\, and baby sea turtles. \nThe good news is that light pollution is fixable. Join Master Gardener Christine Hirsh-Putnam and Monticello Curator of Plants Peggy Cornett to learn more about the impact of light pollution and the many ways we can mitigate it. \nThis in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is free and open to all. Register here to attend. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-saving-darker-skies/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240511T093340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T093340Z
UID:44456-1717525800-1717529400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Growing a Better Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Our lawns offer aesthetic and environmental benefits around our homes while providing a green space where children and pets can play. We can grow our lawns in ways that maintain these benefits while limiting harm to people and the environment. Learn a sustainable approach to lawn management that includes:\n• Using environmentally friendly practices\,\n• Managing weeds and pests while doing no harm to pollinators\, birds\, and other wildlife\, and\n• Replacing some lawn with ground covers and low-maintenance native plant beds.\nThis in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is free and open to all.\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-growing-a-better-lawn-2-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240511T093340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T093340Z
UID:40882-1717525800-1717529400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Growing a Better Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Our lawns offer aesthetic and environmental benefits around our homes while providing a green space where children and pets can play. We can grow our lawns in ways that maintain these benefits while limiting harm to people and the environment. Learn a sustainable approach to lawn management that includes:\n• Using environmentally friendly practices\,\n• Managing weeds and pests while doing no harm to pollinators\, birds\, and other wildlife\, and\n• Replacing some lawn with ground covers and low-maintenance native plant beds.\nThis in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is free and open to all.\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-growing-a-better-lawn-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240104T025033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T025033Z
UID:39379-1707244200-1707247800@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: How and Why to Grow Hedgerows (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Hedgerows—living fences made of trees and shrubs—support biodiverse populations of birds\, mammals\, and insects. Popularized in the United Kingdom\, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. In PMG’s next Speakers Bureau presentation at The Center\, Claire Denton-Spalding of the Piedmont Master Gardeners will cover the history of hedgerows\, their benefits to native plants and animals\, and how best to plant and maintain them in the Piedmont area. Program registration is full.  \nPhoto: Autumn hedgerow\, Gloucestershire\, England\, by David P. Howard.  Wikimedia Commons 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-how-and-why-to-grow-hedgerows/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20240104T025033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T025033Z
UID:44452-1707244200-1707247800@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: How and Why to Grow Hedgerows (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Hedgerows—living fences made of trees and shrubs—support biodiverse populations of birds\, mammals\, and insects. Popularized in the United Kingdom\, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. In PMG’s next Speakers Bureau presentation at The Center\, Claire Denton-Spalding of the Piedmont Master Gardeners will cover the history of hedgerows\, their benefits to native plants and animals\, and how best to plant and maintain them in the Piedmont area. Program registration is full.  \nPhoto: Autumn hedgerow\, Gloucestershire\, England\, by David P. Howard.  Wikimedia Commons 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-how-and-why-to-grow-hedgerows-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20231121T125024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T125024Z
UID:38986-1701801000-1701804600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Earthworms: Friend and Foe
DESCRIPTION:Most gardeners view the presence of earthworms in their soil as a huge positive\, but Dr. Linda K. Blum\, a soil scientist in the University of Virginia’s Environmental Sciences Department and a Piedmont Master Gardener\, will explain that earthworm activity isn’t all beneficial. For example\, earthworms can increase greenhouse gas emissions from soils\, disrupt nutrient cycling within the soil\, and promote the movement of nutrient pollution from agricultural fields to adjacent waterbodies. \nThe notion that earthworms are good for the soil goes back to the 19th century and the research of Charles Darwin. He studied earthworms for nearly 40 years in his home garden and estimated that they can move up to 10 tons of soil per acre per year. \nDr. Blum’s talk will include many other surprising facts about the biology\, geographic distribution and ecosystem impacts of native and invasive earthworms. (For instance\, the largest specimen ever found was 22 feet long.) It will also provide information on how to identify and control the spread of the most recent invader\, Amynthas agrestis\, the Asian jumping worm. \nRegister here for this free program.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/earthworms-friend-and-foe/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20231121T125024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T125024Z
UID:44442-1701801000-1701804600@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Earthworms: Friend and Foe
DESCRIPTION:Most gardeners view the presence of earthworms in their soil as a huge positive\, but Dr. Linda K. Blum\, a soil scientist in the University of Virginia’s Environmental Sciences Department and a Piedmont Master Gardener\, will explain that earthworm activity isn’t all beneficial. For example\, earthworms can increase greenhouse gas emissions from soils\, disrupt nutrient cycling within the soil\, and promote the movement of nutrient pollution from agricultural fields to adjacent waterbodies. \nThe notion that earthworms are good for the soil goes back to the 19th century and the research of Charles Darwin. He studied earthworms for nearly 40 years in his home garden and estimated that they can move up to 10 tons of soil per acre per year. \nDr. Blum’s talk will include many other surprising facts about the biology\, geographic distribution and ecosystem impacts of native and invasive earthworms. (For instance\, the largest specimen ever found was 22 feet long.) It will also provide information on how to identify and control the spread of the most recent invader\, Amynthas agrestis\, the Asian jumping worm. \nRegister here for this free program.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/earthworms-friend-and-foe-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20230915T161309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T161309Z
UID:38031-1696357800-1696361400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Gardening with Three Flowerpots
DESCRIPTION:Growing native plants is one of the best ways to promote biodiversity and create healthy habitat for wildlife\, including pollinators like the monarch butterfly\, now in migration. Even if you live in an apartment or townhome that lacks a garden space\, you can still support pollinators by growing native plants on a patio or balcony. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, October 3\, join us at The Center at Belvedere to learn how you can create a native plant garden with as few as three flowerpots that will attract bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other vital pollinators. Register here for this free program\, which is open to all. The Center at Belvedere is at 540 Belvedere Boulevard in Charlottesville.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pollinator-gardening-with-three-flowerpots/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20230915T161309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T161309Z
UID:44437-1696357800-1696361400@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Gardening with Three Flowerpots
DESCRIPTION:Growing native plants is one of the best ways to promote biodiversity and create healthy habitat for wildlife\, including pollinators like the monarch butterfly\, now in migration. Even if you live in an apartment or townhome that lacks a garden space\, you can still support pollinators by growing native plants on a patio or balcony. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, October 3\, join us at The Center at Belvedere to learn how you can create a native plant garden with as few as three flowerpots that will attract bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other vital pollinators. Register here for this free program\, which is open to all. The Center at Belvedere is at 540 Belvedere Boulevard in Charlottesville.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pollinator-gardening-with-three-flowerpots-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T210400
CREATED:20230711T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T192817Z
UID:37366-1690914600-1690918200@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Pruning the Right Way at the Right Time
DESCRIPTION:The Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by a Piedmont Master Gardener and professional arborist on “Pruning the Right Way at the Right Time.” Learn the essentials of when\, where\, and how to prune trees and shrubs; what tools to use; and how to prune safely and efficiently. Please register here.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/pmg-speakers-bureau-pruning-the-right-way-at-the-right-time/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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