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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. Check out this Q&A to learn more. \nIn addition\, shoppers can purchase gently used garden implements\, yard décor\, and other “Green Elephants” at our garden-themed thrift store. The sale will also feature a Help Desk for answering gardening questions and an array of displays and information tables. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds support the many free and low-cost programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community. \nPlease Donate “Green Elephants” for Our Sale \nThrough April 18\, you may drop off Green Elephant donations for our thrift store at 402 Albemarle Square between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays or Saturdays. We will accept tools\, hoses\, tomato cages\, trellises\, yard ornaments\, outdoor furniture and just about anything else that can be used to create\, maintain or enjoy the garden. However\, we cannot take plastic pots or opened chemicals. \nOur team will help you unload your donated items or will come to you to pick them up if they are too large to manage. To arrange a pickup\, contact us at greenelephant@piedmontmastergardeners.org.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/spring-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Albemarle Square Shopping Center\, 600 Albemarle Square\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Plant Swap at James Monroe’s Highland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister below to reserve your place in this event. Walk-ins welcome! \nPhoto designed by Freepik
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/plant-swap-at-james-monroes-highland-2/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
DESCRIPTION: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.  You will draw a simple landscaping plan for your yard incorporating ideas suggested in this workshop. One yard at a time\, we can help reverse the songbird population decline. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. May 15 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nPhoto courtesy of William Kurtz 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-attracting-birds-to-your-garden/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at Trinity Episcopal Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
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SUMMARY:No-Till Gardening: An Easier Way to Grow
DESCRIPTION:No-till gardening (also known as no-dig gardening) is built on four key principles: \n\nsoil armor (keeping soil covered)\,\nminimizing disturbance\,\nplant diversity\, and\nmaintaining living roots.\n\nBy 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\, capturing carbon in the soil rather than releasing it as CO2. Join Master Gardener Fern Campbell as she describes the principles and benefits of no-till gardening and how you can apply them to your own garden and landscapes. \nThis event is free and open to all. Registration will open soon. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/no-till-gardening-an-easier-way-to-grow/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Herb Gardening—Discover the History and Magic of Culinary and Medicinal Herbs
DESCRIPTION: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 a container and learn how to harvest and dry. Participants will take home herbs to dry and make into a tea or spice mix. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. May 15 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nPhoto designed by Freepik
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-herb-gardening-discover-the-history-and-magic-of-culinary-and-medicinal-herbs/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: More Trees\, PLEASE!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve a place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. July 17 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church. \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-more-trees-please/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at Trinity Episcopal Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
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UID:49641-1789812000-1789819200@www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Planting Out Cool Weather Crops—Extending Your Garden Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Cool weather crops are essential for gardeners aiming to extend their growing season and make the most of early spring and fall. We will delve into the specifics of selecting the right crops\, preparing the garden bed\, and managing the unique challenges that come with cool weather gardening. We’ll cover key techniques and timing for planting out cool weather crops\, ensuring strong starts and robust harvests. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. September 18 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nPhoto by Mario Rui Andre on Unsplash \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-planting-out-cool-weather-crops-extending-your-garden-harvest/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Growing Tomorrow—Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this overview of common methods of propagating plants\, including seed starting\, cuttings\, division\, and layering. We will explain the extra steps some seeds need to sprout\, and we will tell you how to sow in winter\, how to use the Forsythe pot for propagation of stem cuttings\, and how to propagate a Christmas cactus from stem cuttings so you can grow your own holiday gifts and share plants with others. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. October 16 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-growing-tomorrow-plant-propagation/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at Trinity Episcopal Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Is that a good bug or a bad bug on my vegetable plants?
DESCRIPTION:We’ll dive into the latest integrated pest management (IPM) process to learn practical approaches to controlling pests while promoting ecological balance and sustainability. We will give attendees the opportunity to practice pest management steps they can use in their own gardens. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve a place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. November 20 or when the class is full.  \nOur Garden Basics sessions are presented in partnership with James Monroe’s Highland and the Bread & Roses program at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nPhoto by Carlos Macedonio on Unsplash
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-is-that-a-good-bug-or-a-bad-bug-on-my-vegetable-plants/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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