Once again, the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale will offer thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, trees, shrubs, herbs and houseplants. For a preview, take a look at this sampling of what you will find at Albemarle Square, including a large assortment of native plants. In addition, shoppers can purchase gently used garden implements,… Read More »Spring Plant Sale
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. Register below to reserve your… Read More »Plant Swap at James Monroe’s Highland
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… Read More »Garden Basics: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
No-till gardening (also known as no-dig gardening) is built on four key principles: soil armor (keeping soil covered), minimizing disturbance, plant diversity, and maintaining living roots. By prioritizing soil biology over mechanical turning, this efficient approach reduces labor, decreases the need for weeding and watering, builds long-term fertility, and creates a more resilient garden ecosystem,… Read More »No-Till Gardening: An Easier Way to Grow
The next in our series of free outdoor workshops on composting will be held at the compost demonstration site in the Bread & Roses Gardens at Trinity Episcopal Church. We will showcase a range of techniques for turning household waste such as food scraps, yard trimmings, uncoated paper, cardboard, and sawdust into the ideal soil… Read More »‘Turn Your Garbage to Gold,’ an Outdoor Workshop on Composting
Growing an herb garden provides easy access to herbs that can be eaten fresh or stored for later use. We will explore the current culinary use of herbs, as well as their historic use in medicine and cooking in Virginia. Participants will gain skills for planning and planting an herb garden in ground or in… Read More »Garden Basics: Herb Gardening—Discover the History and Magic of Culinary and Medicinal Herbs
This session will look at suitable trees for home landscapes, emphasizing native species of trees and their appropriate placement. We will also promote a greater understanding of the nature of trees and highlight their benefits. Space is limited. Please register below to reserve a place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. July 17… Read More »Garden Basics: More Trees, PLEASE!
Gardeners, fruit growers, brewers, bakers, beekeepers, wine makers, artists, photographers and crafters are invited to enter the Agriculture and Home Arts contests at this year’s Albemarle County Fair. Visit the fair's website to find contest categories and to register online. The Piedmont Master Gardeners, in partnership with Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Youth Development and other volunteers, will… Read More »Entries Due for the Albemarle County Fair
Are you passionate about gardening? Would you enjoy sharing your passion with others? Then consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener. This in-person information session will tell you how to take part in the 2027 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us in Scottsville to Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardene
Are you passionate about gardening? Would you enjoy sharing your passion with others? Then consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener. This in-person information session will tell you how to take part in the 2027 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us at Northside Library to Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardener
Are you passionate about gardening? Would you enjoy sharing your passion with others? Then consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener. This online information session will tell you how to take part in the 2027 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us Online to Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardener
Are you passionate about gardening? Would you enjoy sharing your passion with others? Then consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener. This online information session will tell you how to take part in the 2027 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us Online to Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardener