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March 2019
Spring Lecture Series #2 – Native Plants for Harmonious Gardens
Native plants like this Echinacea (Cone Flower) cope well with hot, dry weather. Janet Davis, a trained horticulturist and owner of Hill House Farm & Nursery in Rappahannock, Virginia, will discuss how plants native to Central Virginia can…
Find out more »Spring Lecture Series #3 – Keeping Your Vegetable Garden Pest and Pesticide Free
Adria Bordas has been the Extension Agent in Fairfax County since 2001 and has extensive experience in pest detection, diagnosis of plant and insect problems, water quality protection, nutrient management, and invasive pest control. Adria believes a productive and strategic…
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Lecture Series #4 – The Mysteries of the Marvelous Monarch
Steve and Karen McCurdy have raised and studied butterflies for 26 years and are Co-Presidents of the Butterfly Society of Virginia, an organization dedicated to the conservation of butterflies, moths, and their habitats. Taking a look at the work being…
Find out more »Through The Garden Gate: Pam Sorenson’s Garden
Hosted by the Dogwood Garden Club An unfolding story is how Pam Sorenson describes her collaboration with landscape designer Cole Burrell. The property, nearly an acre and a quarter, is blessed with remarkable bones. Enormous magnolia and holly trees stand…
Find out more »Garden Basics: Vegetable Pests and Diseases
Prevent common pests and diseases and treat them safely and effectively when they arrive.
Find out more »May 2019
Plant Sale 2019
Join us for this year's plant sale! The Piedmont Master Gardeners Association and the Charlottesville Tree Stewards will host their annual plant and tree sale at a new location this year—the Tent at Stonefield. The sale will feature something for…
Find out more »Through The Garden Gate: Waterperry Farm
Hosted by Thomas Jefferson Garden Club Named after a pioneering English horticultural college for women, Waterperry Farm is an ongoing work of extensive landscaping. Once a gentleman’s farm called Braeburn, with pasture pretty much in all directions, it was clear…
Find out more »Garden Basics: Roses are Red, Yellow or Pink
Select the best roses for our area and learn how to keep them healthy. COST: FREE HOW TO REGISTER: Send your name and name of class to info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
Find out more »June 2019
Through The Garden Gate: The Wadleys’ Garden
Hosted by Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards This rural garden, situated on a 20+ acre horse farm with magnificent views of the Southwest Mountains, is a result of many transitions since its humble beginnings 30 years ago. Trial and error, plants…
Find out more »Maintaining the Perennial Garden
Find out how to keep your garden looking its best by learning tips on grooming, deadheading, supporting and dividing perennials. Preregistration is encouraged. COST: FREE HOW TO REGISTER: Send your name and name of class to info@piedmontmastergardeners.org
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