The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There's a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule your corner of the planet and how important they are to the big picture of biodiversity and ecology. Gain an understanding of how plants, insects, birds, and […]
Bonsai - the Living Art of Nature in Miniature The art of bonsai has a rich history and deep symbolic meaning for many cultures. Learn about the horticultural practices and design approaches to this unique art form, along with aspects of bonsai care and maintenance. Our speaker is C. Richard Bozek, whose interest in trees […]
Be inspired with new ideas to create unique holiday decorations with fresh greenery, herbs, driftwood, willows, dried flowers, and other materials from the natural world. Today's speaker is Robin Daniels, who operates a floral design (and catering) business that features her unique “Horse head” wreath and other natural decorations. For many years, she operated Food […]
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 […]
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 Virginia Master Naturalists. Connie has been a bluebird trail monitor for 7 years and has also served as the County Coordinator […]
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, […]
April 23rd is a day of giving all over the Virginia Peninsula! Add to the spirit of generosity with a donation to your favorite nonprofit - which, of course, we hope is the Garden! Click here to donate to the Garden.
Plants with a Purpose 2024 Honor Box Plant Sale Every day* from April 27 through Memorial Day – 7 am until Sunset The 2024 Honor Box Plant Sale opens Saturday, April 27nd and runs until May 27 from 7 am until sunset. Find plants to support pollinators and other wildlife in your yard and garden. […]
The fourth annual Arbor Day Plant-A-Tree Ceremony will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum. The event marks the opening of the WBG-FPA’s annual “Plants with a Purpose” plant sale. There will also be giveaways including seeds, DIY bird feeders and more. The event is […]
