Native Plant Society Sale at the WBG
Shop for Native Plants that thrive in our region, the Coastal Plain of Virginia The John Clayton Chapter Native Plant Sale will be inside the Williamsburg Botanical Garden 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday,...
Creating Native Landscapes for Wildlife, Neighbors, and the HOA
Learn how to plan and plant a wildlife garden that won't annoy your neighbors or break your Home Owner Association rules. We are proud to present this program with Peggy Krapf, Master Gardener and...
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...
A Tidewater Butterfly Primer
Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden with native plants that support the lifecycle of various butterfly species that inhabit the Tidewater region. Jonay Campbell will explain how to identify both the adults...
Easy Holiday Decorations Using Natural Materials
Susan Dippre helped train numerous people to make Colonial Style Decorations over her 30+ year career at Colonial Williamsburg. She will share tips so you can make decorations “like the pros.” Susan’s demonstrations will...
Winter is Prime Time to Prune
Most trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter when they are dormant to invigorate them and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain the right tools for...
Bluebirds in Your Back Yard
Learn about the lifecycle of bluebirds from nest building to fledging and how to attract these delightful birds to your yard. Our speaker is Connie Reitz, current President of the Historic Rivers Chapter of...
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...
Plants with a Purpose 2023 – Honor Box Plant Sale
Williamsburg Botanical Garden in Freedom Park 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesPlants with a Purpose 2023 Honor Box Plant Sale Every day from April 22 through May 26 – 7 am until Sunset The 2023 Honor Box Plant Sale opens Saturday, April 22nd and runs...
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,...
Your Brain on Gardening: From Flowers to Health and More
Ever wonder WHY you love gardening so much? Lorraine Lander, Ph.D. will explain what's really happening to your body and brain when you spend time spent outdoors. Lorraine is an avid gardener and life-long...
Wildlife Rehabilitation: the What, the Why, and the How
Wildlife Rehabilitator Deb Woodward shares heart-warming stories of caring for orphaned and injured creatures. Learn what it takes to become a permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator in Virginia and what you can do as a citizen...