Making Best Use of your Winter
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…
Cranberry-Apple-Orange sauce
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…
THE FUTURE OF OUR LANDSCAPES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
Join us for our 30th anniversary event THE FUTURE OF OUR LANDSCAPES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT happening September 8th!
Art Poster Contest!!
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…
Weeds and Invasives in the Home Garden on July 20th!
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…
2019 Gardening Grants
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…
Meriwether Lewis elementary school Farm and Harvest Festival
The Piedmont Master Gardeners had a great time participating in this year’s Meriwether Lewis elementary school Farm and Harvest Festival. “We talked about seed dispersal and pollinators being fed……then made Wildflower seed balls with the kids……. 420 kids came through our…
Elementary school gardening
Second grade students from Greer Elementary School in Albemarle County are putting their green thumbs to work: http://www.nbc29.com/Clip/14402617/greer-elementary-school-students-harvest-plants-from-their-garden
The 2018 Spring Lecture Series is here!
Time to think Spring! Reservations are now being accepted for the 2018 Spring Lecture Series. If you haven’t already reserved your seat, hurry so you won’t miss any of the following lectures: Thursday, March 8 – Dennis Werner from NC…
Time to apply for a Gardening Grant
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 to horticulture and or gardens. We…