Learn & Grow Educational Series
THE TINY WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN; INSECTS ON YOUR SIDE
September 15: THE TINY WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN; INSECTS ON YOUR SIDE. Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 10:00 a.m., open to the public. Dr. Shawn Dash, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Hampton University, will...
HOW TO GROW HERBS
October 20: HOW TO GROW HERBS. Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 10:00 a.m., open to the public. Briscoe White, co-owner of the Growers Exchange, an online company for herb plants in Charles City County, will give recommendations...
BULBS AS COMPANION PLANTS
November 17: BULBS AS COMPANION PLANTS. Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 10:00 a.m., open to the public. Brent Heath of Brent and Becky’s in Gloucester, will advise you whether you are planning to plant bulbs...
WINTER – TIME to PRUNE and PLAN
The Master Gardeners Pruning Team will show you how to care for dormant trees and shrubs during the winter. Learn about the right tools for pruning, how to use and maintain them, along with...
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BUGLY IN YOUR GARDEN
Dr. Shawn Dash, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Hampton University, will show why insects are necessary for a healthy garden. Learn which bugs are friends and which ones are not. Dr. Dash's passion...
Planting for Pollinators – Online Learn & Grow
Join us on Zoom to learn about the best native and non-native plants to attract pollinators to your garden and how to support them.
The Sound of Cicadas
Cicadas are an icon in the insect world and are found in exotic rain forests, your own backyard and places in between. Join us via Zoom to learn about the Love-Life-Death cycle of these...
Nature’s Notebook: Science of the Seasons
Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. It is one of the simplest ways to track the impact of climate change...
10 Gardening Tips for More Birds in Your Yard
Bring more birds to your yard with plants that create a supportive habitat beyond the birdfeeder. Register for this free online program. Image courtesy of Jim Easton.
Arboretum Status: It’s a Really Big Deal!
Did you know that Williamsburg has a Level I Arboretum and a Level II Arboretum? VCE Master Gardener and Tree Steward Bill Dichtel explains how these two arboretums developed and how you can enjoy...
Take the Mystery Out of Growing a Beautiful Lawn and Alternatives to Turf
Learn the sequence of care to build a lawn that’s both attractive and healthy. VCE Master Gardener Dave Kleppinger explains how to find proper lawn care products, and how to use them correctly to...
Flowering Bulbs for Late Winter and Spring Color
WE REGRET THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. The first brave blooms of late winter make everyone happy! Daffodils are the best-known blooming bulbs, but there are many other early blooming bulbs that grow...
Jump Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Veggies fresh from your own garden will taste far better than what you can buy at the grocery store. Learn how to start and establish a great vegetable garden starting with soil preparation and...
Planting Design for Gardeners
Learn how to choose and combine plants based on shape, form, color, and texture to design your garden from acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell, FASLA *, who was the garden director and landscape architect...
Flowering Bulbs Beyond Spring
After daffodils end, there are many beautiful flowering bulbs that add color and interest to your garden beyond spring. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will tell us about bulbs that bloom in late spring,...