Caprese Salad is quite simple with only 3-4 ingredients, however its simplicity offers a wide range of options which I would like to explore this month. The intent is to maximize your garden ingredients in a time-tested, mouth-pleasing way that…
We regret to announce that the March 12th lecture by author Doug Tallamy at Lane Auditorium has been cancelled. We apologize for this late notice, but in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Piedmont Master Gardeners must do…
The Piedmont Master Gardeners Association and the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will be hosting their annual plant and tree sale on the lawn at the Shops at Stonefield. To be held rain or shine, the sale will offer more than…
Chicken stock is the way high end restaurants hydrate foods that are already par cooked for service which adds both moisture and flavor to the dish. My chef at the restaurant would use whole chicken parts with vegetables and would…
Happy New Year, gardeners! Join me for a moment while I sip on my “manager’s discount” egg nog and see if I can help you sharpen your gardening preparedness this year, stacking the deck in your favor for the best…
Merry Christmas! This month, I’ve chosen to feature cranberry sauce because most families have their highly- prized, top- secret recipes for their turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, and especially gravy. (Refer to November 2019 for my all-purpose chicken gravy/ cheese sauce…
Join us for our 30th anniversary event THE FUTURE OF OUR LANDSCAPES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT happening September 8th!
Students! Here is your chance to join a good cause, have fun, and win prizes! As part of the Piedmont Master Gardeners event THE FUTURE OF OUR LANDSCAPES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT, we are holding an Art Poster Contest on…
July 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Find out how to win the war on weeds. Learn how to identify, remove and prevent weeds in your landscape. Preregistration is encouraged. COST: FREE HOW TO REGISTER: Send your name and name of…
It’s that time of year again! The Piedmont Master Gardener Association, a volunteer organization within the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), offers grants to Grades K-12 educators in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County. These grants are dedicated exclusively to education related…