Spear into Spring with Asparagus
One gardener’s asparagus horticulture journey
The Edible Garden in December
While a warm autumn has extended this year’s outdoor gardening season, most of us will start assessing our garden success this year and apply our learning to planning for next year’s edible garden.
Book review: “The Shepherd’s Life” and “English Pastoral” by James Rebanks
A modern-day shepherd grapples with modernity
The Edible Garden in November
It’s November and our planting season is over, but there is plenty to do to maintain the health of growing cool weather crops and protecting the garden over winter so it is ready for spring planting.
Upcoming Events
Visit our local public garden, learn how to grow holiday plants, and how to fight invasives
PMG Landscaping Partnership With Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
The story of the development of a positive relationship between the Piedmont Master Gardeners and local Habitat for Humanity organization in bringing sustainable landscaping practices and guidance to new homeowners.
November in the Ornamental Garden
Take advantage of mild November days to finish preparing the ornamental garden for cold weather ahead.
Cultivating Mushrooms
Delicious culinary and medicinal mushrooms that can be grown at home