Learn & Grow Educational Series
Native Orchids in Virginia
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesThe word "orchid" usually conjures visions of exotic blossoms in tropical climates, but there are many orchid species that are native to Virginia and our Hampton Roads area. Join us as we welcome back...
Plan NOW for Flowering Bulbs in Late Winter/Early Spring
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesMay is a great time to plan a new bulb garden, or to consider adding exciting new bulbs to your existing landscape. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma shares her best tips for next year's...
Nature Photography with a Focus on the Garden
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesLocal nature photographer Jim Easton will cover aspects of creating a good photograph, including light, location, equipment and several of the important design elements of composition. His presentation includes stunning images, many of which...
Native Three-B Harvest: Butterflies, Bees and Bouquets
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesJoin us as the Garden welcomes Peggy Krapf of Heart's Ease Landscape and Garden Design back to our Learn and Grow programming. Peggy's program will focus on the best native plants for your landscape...
Soil: It’s More Than Just Dirt
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesSoil is dynamic and not all soil is created equal! Learn how to foster healthy soil for successful gardening and ecosystem balance. Healthy garden soil is crucial for the success of plant growth and...
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesCool Season Vegetable Gardening in the Williamsburg Area with VCE Master Gardener Bill Dichtel Williamsburg's favorable climate and long growing season allows us to plant and harvest from spring through fall. Learn about cool...
Invasion of the Plant Snatchers
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesA stealthy catastrophe is happening in regional spaces that are suffering from the spread of invasive plants. VCE Master Naturalist Tracy Melton will tell you about large and small-scale invasive species removal projects. You'll...