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… Read More »Tree Basics—Hedgerows: History, Benefits & How to Plant Them
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:… Read More »Weeds in the Garden: PMG Speakers Bureau at The Center at Belvedere
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… 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… Read More »Garden Basics: Garden Soil Preparation—Laying the Foundation for Success
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… Read More »Turn Your Garbage to Gold: Our Next Outdoor Workshop on Composting
Growing flowers for cutting can bring beauty into your garden and into your home. In this Garden Basics class, learn how to get started, whether you want to create a… Read More »Garden Basics: Be Your Own Florist—Get Started Growing Cut Flowers
On April 7 at The Center at Belvedere, gardening educator Shannon Currey will share her knowledge and expertise about the importance of native plants in creating ecologically sound landscapes. Join… Read More »2026 Spring Lecture — Shannon Currey on “Soft Landings: Add Life Under Trees”
Flowering native plants add beauty to gardens and provide crucial support for bees and other pollinators facing decline due to habitat loss, pesticide overuse, and climate change. Learn about some… Read More »Garden Basics: Great Flowering Native Plants for Beauty and the Bees
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… 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… 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… 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… Read More »No-Till Gardening: An Easier Way to Grow