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 maintenance, plant selection, and frost dates to keep in mind. Plus get practical tips for growing delicious crops for your table. […]
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, summer, and early fall. FREE but Limited Seating – Registration Required. Garden Members in good standing will receive an email on […]
Most (but not all*) trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter while they are dormant to invigorate the plant and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain the right tools for the job, demonstrate proper techniques, and show how to maintain your tools for years of service in […]
Starting and Maintaining a Herb Garden: What the Colonists Did and What You Can Do Join Wilma Sharp and her Herb Society of America Team as they tell you about re-creating a 17th century herb garden at Historic Jamestowne. They will provide tips on how to plan an herb garden, ways to incorporate herbs into […]
The 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 VCE Master Gardener Emerita Lise Schioler for an introduction to our native orchid species with photographs, and descriptions of habitat, range, […]
May 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 flowering bulb garden, including identifying species before the foliage dies back and taking advantage of sale offers now. FREE but only […]
Join 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 to attract butterflies and bees, and for creating beautiful flower bouquets to grace your home. Peggy Krapf has been a landscape […]
Soil 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 overall ecosystem balance. Join VCE Master Gardener Dave Kleppinger as he shares the importance of prioritizing soil health. FREE but only […]
Cool 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 season herbs and veggies to grow, along with garlic and winter cover crops such as crimson clover and mustard that improve […]
Most trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter while they are dormant to invigorate the plant and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain the right tools for the job, demonstrate proper techniques, and show how to maintain your tools for years of service in the garden. This […]
