PMG Speakers Bureau: How and Why to Grow Hedgerows
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VAHedgerows—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. Claire Denton-Spalding of the Piedmont Master Gardeners will cover the history of hedgerows, their benefits to native plants and animals, and how best to plant and maintain them in the Piedmont area.
FREE. ⇒Register here
February Tree Basics Class: Winter Tree ID: Buds ‘n Bark
Tuesday, February 6 @ 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. on Zoom
FREE ⇒Please register here
Without leaves, trees are often overlooked in winter because various shades of gray cover the landscape. This class will find color in buds and even twigs, and take a closer look for the patterns that separate individual species. Join Charlottesville Area Tree Steward Emily Ferguson for this entertaining and informative talk about how to ID trees from their buds, bark, and branching patterns.
Garden Basics: Starting Garden Plants from Seed
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville ⇒FREE ⇒RSVP HEREStarting flowers and vegetables indoors from seed is easy, inexpensive, and satisfying. But if you’re not familiar with seed-starting essentials, a lot can go wrong. Improve your success rate by learning basic seed-starting techniques. This workshop will include time for you to plant a few seeds to take home and grow.
The 39th Annual PLA Seminar
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, VA
Topics:
–What is a Forest Garden and How Can You Create One?
–A Bountiful Year: Six Seasons of Beauty from Brandywine Cottage
–An Evolution of Purpose: Japanese Gardens as Healing Spaces
–Managing Native Landscapes: Planted and Naturally Occurring
For more information and to purchase tickets ⇒ Here
Coming up in March . . .
Garden Basics: A Year in the Life of a Vegetable Garden–A Gardener’s Path
Trinity Episcopal Church 1118 Preston Avenue, CharlottesvilleGrowing a veggie garden can be enchanting, fulfilling, and, at times, a bit frustrating. This year-long journey through the life of a veggie garden and gardener—from selecting seeds through reaping the rewards of your efforts—will help you avoid getting overwhelmed.
Spring/Summer Invasive Plant Workshop: Identification
Tuesday, March 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, ZOOM
Cost: $10
This virtual session will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the recording.
Registration begins on February 10, 2024. Register via eventbrite HERE.
