This session will look at suitable trees for home landscapes, emphasizing native species of trees and their appropriate placement. We will also promote a greater understanding of the nature of trees and highlight their benefits. Space is limited. Please register below to reserve a place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. July 17… Read More »Garden Basics: More Trees, PLEASE!
Gardeners, fruit growers, brewers, bakers, beekeepers, wine makers, artists, photographers and crafters are invited to enter the Agriculture and Home Arts contests at this year’s Albemarle County Fair. Visit the fair's website to find contest categories and to register online. The Piedmont Master Gardeners, in partnership with Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Youth Development and other volunteers, will… Read More »Entries Due for the Albemarle County Fair
Cool weather crops are essential for gardeners aiming to extend their growing season and make the most of early spring and fall. We will delve into the specifics of selecting the right crops, preparing the garden bed, and managing the unique challenges that come with cool weather gardening. We’ll cover key techniques and timing for… Read More »Garden Basics: Planting Out Cool Weather Crops—Extending Your Garden Harvest
Join us for this overview of common methods of propagating plants, including seed starting, cuttings, division, and layering. We will explain the extra steps some seeds need to sprout, and we will tell you how to sow in winter, how to use the Forsythe pot for propagation of stem cuttings, and how to propagate a… Read More »Garden Basics: Growing Tomorrow—Plant Propagation
The next in our series of free outdoor workshops on composting will be held at the compost demonstration site in the Bread & Roses Gardens at Trinity Episcopal Church. We will showcase a range of techniques for turning household waste such as food scraps, yard trimmings, uncoated paper, cardboard, and sawdust into the ideal soil… Read More »‘Turn Your Garbage to Gold,’ an Outdoor Workshop on Composting
We’ll dive into the latest integrated pest management (IPM) process to learn practical approaches to controlling pests while promoting ecological balance and sustainability. We will give attendees the opportunity to practice pest management steps they can use in their own gardens. Space is limited. Please register below to reserve a place in the class. Registration… Read More »Garden Basics: Is that a good bug or a bad bug on my vegetable plants?