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…
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…
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
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…
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…
One of our own volunteers, Jay Y. Gillenwater, is the subject of a new documentary presented by the Heritage Film Project. An article about the upcoming film and Jay can be read at The Daily Progress. Check out the promo…
Article written by our own Sue Martin, first published in Inside Ivy. The 2017 Piedmont Master Gardener and Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards Spring Sale It’s May 11, two days before the Piedmont Master Gardener and Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards…
It’s almost here! The annual Piedmont Master Gardeners Spring Plant sale has a long history of providing great plants at fair prices. Everything from vegetable garden starters to house plants and natives, we have it all along with the expert…
Albemarle County’s Hazardous waste event for the spring is on April 28th and 29th this year. It’s a great way to get rid of old pesticides and other hazardous household products. You can read more about on the event on the county’s…
Piedmont Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, invite you to the 2017 Spring Garden Lecture Series, starting in March! For details and to purchase tickets online go to: piedmontmastergardeners.org/events/. The lectures are $8 per seat and open to…