Most gardeners view the presence of earthworms in their soil as a huge positive, but Dr. Linda K. Blum, a soil scientist in the University of Virginia’s Environmental Sciences Department and a Piedmont Master Gardener, will explain that earthworm activity isn’t all beneficial. For example, earthworms can increase greenhouse gas emissions from soils, disrupt nutrient… Read More »Earthworms: Friend and Foe
Most gardeners view the presence of earthworms in their soil as a huge positive, but Dr. Linda K. Blum, a soil scientist in the University of Virginia’s Environmental Sciences Department and a Piedmont Master Gardener, will explain that earthworm activity isn’t all beneficial. For example, earthworms can increase greenhouse gas emissions from soils, disrupt nutrient… Read More »Earthworms: Friend and Foe
Hedgerows—living fences made of trees and shrubs—support biodiverse populations of birds, mammals, and insects. Popularized in the United Kingdom, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. In PMG’s next Speakers Bureau presentation at The Center, Claire Denton-Spalding of the Piedmont Master Gardeners will cover the history of… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: How and Why to Grow Hedgerows (Sold Out)
Hedgerows—living fences made of trees and shrubs—support biodiverse populations of birds, mammals, and insects. Popularized in the United Kingdom, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. In PMG’s next Speakers Bureau presentation at The Center, Claire Denton-Spalding of the Piedmont Master Gardeners will cover the history of… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: How and Why to Grow Hedgerows (Sold Out)
Our lawns offer aesthetic and environmental benefits around our homes while providing a green space where children and pets can play. We can grow our lawns in ways that maintain these benefits while limiting harm to people and the environment. Learn a sustainable approach to lawn management that includes: • Using environmentally friendly practices, •… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Growing a Better Lawn
Our lawns offer aesthetic and environmental benefits around our homes while providing a green space where children and pets can play. We can grow our lawns in ways that maintain these benefits while limiting harm to people and the environment. Learn a sustainable approach to lawn management that includes: • Using environmentally friendly practices, •… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Growing a Better Lawn
Light pollution is making nights almost 10 percent brighter every year. The disappearing darkness not only limits our view of the stars but also has serious implications for the health of all living things. Biological processes have evolved with our planet’s rhythm of night and day. Lighting up the night disrupts this predictable cycle. In… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Dark Skies
Light pollution is making nights almost 10 percent brighter every year. The disappearing darkness not only limits our view of the stars but also has serious implications for the health of all living things. Biological processes have evolved with our planet’s rhythm of night and day. Lighting up the night disrupts this predictable cycle. In… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Dark Skies
Have you wondered whether you can save and replant seeds from ornamentals, native plants, and vegetables you enjoy? Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to get started with harvesting, processing, and saving seeds. The workshop will cover: Plant pollination Cross-pollination issues and preserving… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Have you wondered whether you can save and replant seeds from ornamentals, native plants, and vegetables you enjoy? Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to get started with harvesting, processing, and saving seeds. The workshop will cover: Plant pollination Cross-pollination issues and preserving… Read More »PMG Speakers Bureau: Saving Seeds from Your Garden
Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest, process, and save seeds from your garden. Our workshop will cover: • Plant pollination • Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity • Seed processing and storage • Special needs of some seeds • Seed… Read More »Saving Seeds from Your Garden–at Scottsville Library
Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest, process, and save seeds from your garden. Our workshop will cover: • Plant pollination • Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity • Seed processing and storage • Special needs of some seeds • Seed… Read More »Saving Seeds from Your Garden–at Scottsville Library