On Saturday, August 2, Piedmont Master Gardeners will give short talks on “Late Summer in the Vegetable Garden” at the Albemarle County Fair, held at James Monroe's Highland. These 15- to 30-minute talks will take place in the Highland garden. 11 a.m. Weeds in the Home Vegetable Garden, by Tonya Moon 1 p.m. Pests in… Read More »Garden Talks at the Albemarle County Fair
Maintaining a lawn can be labor intensive and environmentally challenging—but what are the alternatives? Piedmont Master Gardener Janette Martin will present options for reducing your lawn and making it more environmentally friendly, such as replacing some lawn with clover, ground covers, and wildlife-friendly native plant beds. She will also suggest solutions for problem spots like… Read More »Strategies for Environmentally Friendly Lawn Substitutes
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 part in the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us Online: 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 part in the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can… Read More »Join Us Online: 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 information session at Gordon Avenue Library will tell you how to take part in the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn… Read More »Join Us: 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 at the Scottsville Library, 330 Bird Street, will tell you how to take part in the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss… Read More »Join Us: 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 at the Northside Library, 705 Rio Road West, will tell you how to take part in the 2026 training class for Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t… Read More »Join Us: Learn How You Can Become an Extension Master Gardener
Consumers are responsible for most of the wasted food that winds up in our landfills and harms our environment. Learn some easy and practical strategies to reduce food waste, such as properly preserving food for later use, including food harvested from the garden. Canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting are great options. Space is limited. Registration… Read More »Garden Basics: Household Food Waste—The Big Picture: Food Preservation Methods as One Solution
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. Space is limited. Registration opens August 11 and closes at 5 p.m. October 17… Read More »Garden Basics: Tiny Indoor Gardens for Winter Green Thumbs—Easy, Nutritious Microgreens and Sprouts
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 species, • where and how to make proper cuts, • the right tools and how to use them, and • how to prune safely. Spaces… Read More »Garden Basics: When, Where and How to Prune