PMG Cancels Public Events Through April 30
The Piedmont Master Gardeners have canceled all public events scheduled through April 30, consistent with policies adopted by Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension to prevent spread of COVID-19. We regret any inconvenience for those we serve, but we must prioritize public health and safety in this rapidly evolving situation. Please continue to visit our website for updates, including plans for providing ticket refunds and rescheduling events.
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March 2020
2020 Spring Lecture Series #1: Pesticides and Pollinators
On March 5, pest management expert Tim McCoy will present “Pesticides and Pollinators: What Gardeners Should Know.”
Find out more »CANCELLED 2020 Spring Lecture Series #2 – Nature’s Best Hope: Creating a Vibrant Ecosystem
EVENT STATUS UPDATE: Due to the VCE Master Gardeners Spring Lecture Series being a Virginia Tech sponsored event, this event has cancelled (https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/president-covid-notice-march11.html).
We are working on plans for rescheduling and/or refunding ticket sales and will update all ticket holders as details are finalized. Wishing everyone good health in these unpredictable times. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
On March 12, Doug Tallamy, a leading voice for growing native plants in our yards and gardens, will present “Nature’s Best Hope: Creating a Vibrant Ecosystem.”
Find out more »CANCELLED 2020 Spring Lecture Series #3: Year-round Vegetable Gardening
On March 19, Keith Nevison, manager of farm and nursery operations for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, will speak on “Year-round Vegetable Gardening.”
Find out more »CANCELLED Grow Your Own Vegetables
Growing vegetables is easy! Learn how to prepare, plant and tend your vegetable garden.
Find out more »CANCELLED 2020 Spring Lecture Series #4: Robins to Raptors: Observing Birds in Our Backyards
On March 26, Robyn Puffenbarger, chair of the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at Bridgewater College, will give a lecture on “Robins to Raptors: Observing Birds in Our Backyards.”
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED Garden Basics: Gardening with Annuals
Learn how to plant and maintain popular and unusual annual flowers to add color and variety to your garden.
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED 2020 Spring Plant Sale
The Piedmont Master Gardeners Association and the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will again host their annual plant and tree sale on the lawn at the Shops at Stonefield.
Find out more »CANCELLED 2020 Through the Garden Gate Series #1: Sullenberger Garden
The 1st garden tour in our "Through the Garden Gate" series has been cancelled due to COVID-19 social distancing. The 19th annual series of "Through the Garden Gate" presents a series of opportunities to visit local gardens. Visit the Sullenberger…
Find out more »CANCELLED Garden Basics: Gardening in Containers
Learn the best planting techniques for containers and how to keep them looking healthy all season.
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