Gardening

Don’t Be Afraid of Shade!

Learn to garden with great plants that thrive in little or no sun. We welcome back Peggy Krapf, owner of Heart’s Ease Landscape & Garden Design, to share some great tips on creating a shade garden. About our speaker: Peggy Krapf has been a landscape designer in the Williamsburg, Virginia area since 1993. She holds […]

The Marvelous Monarch and It’s Magical Migration

Learn how to identify the Monarch butterfly by its specialized anatomy and explore its fascinating life cycle. By gathering more information about the Monarch's habitat needs, you will be able to draw this marvelous butterfly to your yard using native plants. Experience the Monarch butterfly's full life cycle by learning the science behind its migration. […]

Fifty Shades of Pollination: Gardening for Insects

Dr. Shawn Dash, assistant professor of Biological Services at Hampton University will speak about the mutualistic relationships of pollination. Information will be provided on creating a pollinator garden and attracting pollinators to your landscape. About our speaker: Dr. Shawn Dash is a classic natural historian and an award-winning educator who teaches courses from biology to medical […]