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
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,’ 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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 in-person information session will tell you how to take… Read More »Join Us at the Central Library to Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardener
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… Read More »Garden Basics: Planting Out Cool Weather Crops—Extending Your Garden Harvest