Gear up for a botanical journey through North America as we explore the illustrious history of overlooked plants. Justin Fornal will identify weeds we often see growing along modern highways that were once used in Native American ceremonial … [Read more...]
Keep the Animals Out
Brie Arthur, Author, Horticulturist, and Lifelong Home Gardener Saturday, February 27 – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Mammal browse is one of the biggest challenges that gardeners face. And we all have critters that we are sharing our gardens with, … [Read more...]
GreenScapes Symposium: Leveraging Native Plants to Restore the Environment
Back to Our Roots: Leveraging Native Plants to Restore the Environment. Years of rapid urbanization have fragmented natural habitats with manicured lawns and barren over-development leading to significant declines in biodiversity. How can you … [Read more...]
PLANTS AND SPICES FOR THE HOLIDAYS- Zoom
Why are holly, evergreens, poinsettias, and spices like cinnamon and ginger so tied to modern holiday traditions? Mark Ragland explores the mythology and botany of traditional holiday plants, including the ingredients of the seasonal favorite, … [Read more...]
Fall Gardening with Leslie Keleher Harris (Zoom)
All alumni, parents, and friends are invited to virtually join the UVA Club of Charlottesville for a look at how Leslie readies her garden for winter and the following spring. We are excited to welcome Leslie Keheler Harris back six months later for … [Read more...]
Fall Butterfly Gardening- Zoom
Butterfly gardening isn’t restricted to just the spring and summer. Butterflies and their caterpillars also need plenty of fall forage, especially in August, September, and potentially into October, depending on where you are located. In this class, … [Read more...]
Water-Wise Gardening (Zoom)
Piedmont Master Gardeners: Garden Basics Workshop Master Gardeners will offer practical advice on spring-planted bulbs for summer and fall drama, fall-planted bulbs for spectacular spring color, and bulbs for winter forcing. Registration by … [Read more...]
Bring in the Birds! (Zoom)
Piedmont Master Gardeners: Garden Basics Workshop Master Gardeners will offer practical advice on spring-planted bulbs for summer and fall drama, fall-planted bulbs for spectacular spring color, and bulbs for winter forcing. Registration by … [Read more...]
Year-Round Beauty with Bulbs (Zoom)
Piedmont Master Gardeners: Garden Basics Workshop Master Gardeners will offer practical advice on spring-planted bulbs for summer and fall drama, fall-planted bulbs for spectacular spring color, and bulbs for winter forcing. Registration by … [Read more...]