At the compost demonstration site in the Bread & Roses Gardens at Trinity Episcopal Church, Piedmont Master Gardeners and members of the Bread & Roses Gardens team will present "Turn… Read More »Turn Your Garbage to Gold: Outdoor Composting Workshop
Proper pruning can improve the health and structure of trees and shrubs. In this session, we will focus on: • the basics of structural pruning, • when to prune various… Read More »Garden Basics: When, Where and How to Prune—plus a tool checkup
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… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Adapting Your Garden to a Changing Climate
Join this hands-on class to learn food preservation skills from Virginia Cooperative Extension. The class will provide step-by-step instructions for safe and successful boiling water-bath canning. You will also learn… Read More »Food Preservation Class
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