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SUMMARY:What Makes a Species Invasive?
DESCRIPTION:Invasive species like tree-of-heaven\, Japanese stiltgrass\, autumn olive\, and oriental bittersweet create serious problems in ecosystems. Plant invaders contribute to the decline of native flora and fauna; decrease soil\, water\, and air quality; and have detrimental economic impacts and adverse effects on human health. Soil scientist and Master Gardener Linda Blum will describe why some plants become invasive and the factors that contribute to their spread. Registration for this free program will be available here beginning September 16.
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/what-makes-a-species-invasive/
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: Tiny Indoor Gardens for Winter Green Thumbs—Easy\, Nutritious Microgreens and Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Microgreens and sprouts are the most local food you can eat. In this hands-on class\, you will learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow delicious microgreens and sprouts. Small but mighty\, these nutrition powerhouses are especially welcomed in the winter months. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens August 11 and closes at 5 p.m. October 17 or when the class is full. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/garden-basics-tiny-indoor-gardens-for-winter-green-thumbs-easy-nutritious-microgreens-and-sprouts/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Class at Gordon Avenue Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gordon Avenue Library to learn how to harvest\, process\, and replant seeds from ornamentals\, native plants\, and vegetables you enjoy. The class will cover:\n• The benefits of saving your own seeds\n• How plants are pollinated\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Plants that are good candidates for seed saving\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing \nThe class is free and open to all. Register here to take part. 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/seed-saving-class-at-gordon-avenue-library/
LOCATION:Gordon Avenue Library\, 1500 Gordon Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Food Preservation Class
DESCRIPTION: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 what equipment you will need and where to find additional resources. Plus\, you will take home some recipes. \nFor more information\, contact Courtney Russ\, FCS Extension Agent\, at courtneyr@vt.edu. \nCost: $20 \nSpace is limited. Please register here by October 23 to reserve your place in the class. \n 
URL:https://www.piedmontmastergardeners.org/event/food-preservation-class/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension\, 460 Stagecoach Road\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902
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