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  • January 6, 2021
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Use the winter months to learn through virtual opportunities. Classes offer a variety of topics: native plants, trees, monarchs, and home landscaping.

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A Mishmash of Wonderful

A Mishmash of Wonderful

  • January 6, 2021
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Learn about gardening and giving with Piedmont Master Gardener and community volunteer, Fran Boninti.

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Making January Productive for the Edible Gardener

Making January Productive for the Edible Gardener

  • January 6, 2021
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Use January downtime to prepare for next spring.

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Be Inspired With Indoor Herb Gardening

Be Inspired With Indoor Herb Gardening

  • December 5, 2020
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Extend the joys of the growing season, add flavor to your food, and breathe in the fragrances of fresh herbs.

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  • December 5, 2020
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The season is bright with lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; take a hike at Wintergreen; look for upcoming webinars and UVA OLLI courses in January; become a Master Naturalist.

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Edible Gardening in December

Edible Gardening in December

  • December 5, 2020
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Time to start thinking about next year’s garden

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December Tips for the Ornamental Gardener

December Tips for the Ornamental Gardener

  • December 5, 2020
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Time to prepare for winter

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Easy Fruit

Easy Fruit

  • December 4, 2020
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Easier than an orchard — no-spray fruits for your yard

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Books Every Gardener Should Have

Books Every Gardener Should Have

  • December 4, 2020
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For your gardening friends and for you, too

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USDA Organic: What does it Really Mean?

USDA Organic: What does it Really Mean?

  • November 1, 2020
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Organic foods are a growing part of the US food chain. What does “organic” mean and how do USDA organic products compare to conventionally grown foods?

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