Winter is Prime Time for Pruning
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...
Tagged: Learn and Grow
Fresh Inspirations for Holiday Trimmings
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...
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects
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...
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners to Limit Erosion and Mitigate Flooding Every homeowner needs to know how to deal with stormwater issues that we face in our area. Learn ways to control erosion, prevent and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...