The Center at Belvedere and the Piedmont Master Gardeners will celebrate Pollinator Week with an open house and tour of the Center’s rose and pollinator demonstration gardens, followed at 6:30 p.m. by a presentation on “How to Create a Pollinator Paradise in Your Yard.” The program is free and open to all and will provide… Read More »National Pollinator Week Garden Tour and Presentation at The Center
Plant problems are often linked to a disease-causing organism or less-than-ideal growing conditions. This free, hands-on workshop will offer a systematic approach to uncovering the cause of a plant’s problems, as well as examples of common plant problems in Virginia. Participants are encouraged to bring samples from their own gardens for the class to examine… Read More »Garden Basics: Why Is My Plant Looking Unhealthy?—A Hands-on Workshop About Diagnosing Plant Problems
Plant problems are often linked to a disease-causing organism or less-than-ideal growing conditions. This free, hands-on workshop will offer a systematic approach to uncovering the cause of a plant’s problems, as well as examples of common plant problems in Virginia. Participants are encouraged to bring samples from their own gardens for the class to examine… Read More »Garden Basics: Why Is My Plant Looking Unhealthy?—A Hands-on Workshop About Diagnosing Plant Problems
Submit Entries: July 26 @ 12:00 pm – 8 pm Pick up Entries: July 29 after 8pm or Sunday July 30 from 1-3 pm Calling all home gardeners, brewers, bakers, beekeepers, artists, crafters, viticulturists! Join Extension Master Gardeners and Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Youth Development in participating in the Fair by submitting an entry. The Fair takes… Read More »Albemarle County Fair: Submit an Entry
Submit Entries: July 26 @ 12:00 pm – 8 pm Pick up Entries: July 29 after 8pm or Sunday July 30 from 1-3 pm Calling all home gardeners, brewers, bakers, beekeepers, artists, crafters, viticulturists! Join Extension Master Gardeners and Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Youth Development in participating in the Fair by submitting an entry. The Fair takes… Read More »Albemarle County Fair: Submit an Entry
The Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by a Piedmont Master Gardener and professional arborist on “Pruning the Right Way at the Right Time.” Learn the essentials of when, where, and how to prune trees and shrubs; what tools to use; and how to prune safely and efficiently. Please register here.
The Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by a Piedmont Master Gardener and professional arborist on “Pruning the Right Way at the Right Time.” Learn the essentials of when, where, and how to prune trees and shrubs; what tools to use; and how to prune safely and efficiently. Please register here.
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will host a workshop led by Piedmont Master Gardeners on how to save seeds from plants in your garden. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. August 16 at the Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue in Charlottesville. Register here to take part.
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will host a workshop led by Piedmont Master Gardeners on how to save seeds from plants in your garden. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. August 16 at the Gordon Avenue Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue in Charlottesville. Register here to take part.
Lawns can help prevent wind and water erosion, control flooding, break down organic chemicals, cool the air, reduce noise, and sequester carbon. But they can also increase water consumption and pollute our air and waterways. Learn a sustainable approach to lawn management that includes • Using environmentally friendly practices • Managing weeds and pests while… Read More »Garden Basics: Fall Lawn Care and Great Lawn Alternatives