The Gillenwater Story
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…
IT’S LIKE A JUNGLE IN HERE!
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…
The Spring Plant Sale!
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…
Time to get rid of those old pesticides!
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…
Spring Lecture Series 2017!
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…
2017 Horticultural Grants
The new year has started and already gardeners are getting ready for spring. We are pleased to announce that The Piedmont Master Gardeners are offering 2017 Horticultural Grants to Grades K-12 Educators in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. For application and guidelines…
Albemarle County Offers a Native Plant Database
http://www.albemarle.org/nativeplants/ This database has a wealth of information to offer regarding native plants. You can enter the scientific name or search categories native to county, state of Virginia or USA. Here you will find information on storm water facilities, recommended…
Join us at the Albemarle County Fair
Time is now for planning to attend and thinking about what you will enter in the Albemarle County Fair The Albemarle County Fair needs your help! It’s as easy as showcasing your gardening, crafts, and artistic skills. Get involved. Have…
Piedmont Native Plant guide now available
Back by popular demand, the fantastic Piedmont Native Plant guide is for sale!
Meadows are the new lawn
Well, not quite the new lawn, but wildflower meadows are becoming a popular alternative! Both the Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow have published articles about the “Meadow Man” John Hermsmeier. Other local businesses such as J.W. Townsend offer meadow installation…