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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: When\, Where and How to Prune
DESCRIPTION:Proper pruning can improve the health and structure of trees and shrubs. In this session\, we will focus on:\n• the basics of structural pruning\,\n• when to prune various species\,\n• where and how to make proper cuts\,\n• the right tools and how to use them\, and\n• how to prune safely. \nSpaces is limited. Registration opens September 15 and will close at 5 p.m. November 21 or when the class is full.  \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \n 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-when-where-and-how-to-prune/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Tiny Indoor Gardens for Winter Green Thumbs—Easy\, Nutritious Microgreens and Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Microgreens and sprouts are the most local food you can eat. In this hands-on class\, you will learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow delicious microgreens and sprouts. Small but mighty\, these nutrition powerhouses are especially welcomed in the winter months. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens August 11 and closes at 5 p.m. October 17 or when the class is full. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-tiny-indoor-gardens-for-winter-green-thumbs-easy-nutritious-microgreens-and-sprouts/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Household Food Waste—The Big Picture: Food Preservation Methods as One Solution
DESCRIPTION:Consumers are responsible for most of the wasted food that winds up in our landfills and harms our environment. Learn some easy and practical strategies to reduce food waste\, such as properly preserving food for later use\, including food harvested from the garden. Canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting are great options. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens July 12 and will close at 5 p.m. September 19 or when the class is full. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-household-food-waste-the-big-picture-food-preservation-methods-as-one-solution/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Resilient Gardening
DESCRIPTION:How do we adapt our gardens to handle a changing world and more extreme weather? Learn how to meet the challenges of unpredictability in your garden and weather extremes such as drought\, excessive rain\, and unseasonably high or low temperatures. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens May 10 and closes at 5 p.m. July 18\, 2025\, or when the class is full. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-resilient-gardening/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Growing Tomatoes with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Flavorful\, vine-ripened tomatoes are often the main reason many of us plant a vegetable garden. This session will provide practical advice on the basics of tomato growing success\, including: \n\nChoosing tomato varieties\nPlanting guidelines\nCaring for tomato plants\nDealing with tomato diseases and pests\nHarvesting and storing tomatoes.\n\nSpace is limited. Registration opens April 11 and closes at 5 p.m. June 20\, 2025\, or when the class is full. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-growing-tomatoes-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
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SUMMARY:At James Monroe's Highland: Native Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Highland welcomes you to a native plant swap with the Piedmont Master Gardeners. We’ll have lots of healthy\, hearty starter plants for your summer gardens and a community table where swappers can share their (pest free!) plants\, drop pots and pottery\, and other garden goods. Non-native\, non-invasive plants\, including vegetables\, can also be swapped. Attendees can stop by the Master Gardener help desk for tips on native alternatives to imported ornamentals\, and to learn how to identify and remove invasive plants from their gardens. Remember\, pests are a part of gardening life: please inspect your plants before sharing\, and swap at your own risk.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/at-james-monroes-highland-native-plant-swap/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:James Monroe's Highland Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241215T215152Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Invasive Species—Not All Plants Are Created Equal
DESCRIPTION:All too often\, unsuspecting homeowners come home from a local nursery with an invasive species. Sadly\, invasives wreak havoc on our ecosystems\, denying birds and other native fauna the nutrition necessary to sustain them. Come learn why a Butterfly Bush is comparable to giving an 18-year-old junk food before running a marathon. You will learn how to recognize and eradicate the top 10 invasive species in the Piedmont region\, with a particular focus on invasives still sold in retail nurseries. And you will come away with a list of native species to plant in their place. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens March 8 and closes at 5 p.m. May 16\, 2025\, or when the class is full. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-invasive-species-not-all-plants-are-created-equal/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Our Spring Plant Sale will once again offer thousands of annuals\, perennials\, vegetables\, fruit-bearing plants\, trees\, shrubs\, herbs and houseplants\, including a large assortment of native plants. In addition\, shoppers can purchase gently used garden implements\, yard décor\, and other “Green Elephants.” The sale will also feature a Help Desk for answering gardening questions and an array of displays and information tables. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds support the many free and low-cost programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Albemarle Square Shopping Center\, Albemarle Square\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241215T212507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T134837Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Foodscaping—The Edible Landscape
DESCRIPTION:In this Garden Basics session\, learn how you can turn your landscape into a sustainable\, perennial\, ecologically healthy space that provides food. We will focus on how to grow edible crops without ripping out flowers and shrubs to convert the beds into a vegetable garden. Ornamentals\, fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs can co-exist and thrive in the same space. \nSpace is limited. Registration opens Feb. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. April 25\, 2025\, or when the class is full. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-foodscaping-the-edible-landscape/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241226T194140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182744Z
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SUMMARY:'Horticultural Futurism\,' featuring Thomas Rainer (Event is FULL. Registration has closed.)
DESCRIPTION:Landscape architect Thomas Rainer\, a leading authority in ecological landscape design\, will deliver PMG’s 2025 Spring Lecture\, “Horticultural Futurism: Designing a Plant-Centric Future.” The 6:30 p.m. lecture will be preceded by a public open house beginning at 5:30 p.m. in The Center at Belvedere’s Rose and Pollinator Demonstration Gardens. \nAs climate change and mass extinctions reshape our environment\, traditional horticulture falls short—too carbon-intensive\, too resource-heavy\, too high-maintenance\, according to Rainer. In this visionary session\, you will discover how to create thriving plant systems that mimic nature’s aesthetics and resilience\, transforming wild inspirations into sophisticated\, biodiverse landscapes. \nRainer is a principal of the Arlington-based firm Phyto Studio and has produced signature designs at landmark locations such as the U.S. Capitol grounds\, Toronto Botanical Garden\, and The New York Botanical Garden. He also has designed more than 125 residential gardens stretching from Maine to Florida\, merging ecology with horticulture to create dynamic\, high-impact landscapes. \nWith his colleague Claudia West he co-authored Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes\, published by Timber Press. It lays out design principles that combine both the wild and the cultivated to create resilient plant communities that will thrive and provide vital ecological services in urban and suburban environments. \nDrawing on his firm’s cutting-edge public and botanical garden projects\, Rainer will redefine for us how we design\, install\, and sustain plant systems. \nThe in-person event is full. Registration has CLOSED. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/free-spring-lecture-horticultural-futurism-featuring-thomas-rainer-a-leading-voice-in-ecological-landscape-design/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring Lecture Series,The Center Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20250205T204915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T031418Z
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SUMMARY:At James Monroe's Highland: Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Piedmont Master Gardeners at James Monroe’s Highland for a spring gardening workshop on “Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden.” Participants will learn the basics of garden planning\, including soil testing and seed starting\, then apply these skills with a hands-on project in Highland’s exhibition garden. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but space is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. March 29 or when the workshop is full.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/at-james-monroes-highland-prepping-and-planning-your-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics at James Monroe's Highland
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241125T185939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T030643Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Pollinators for Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Pollinators such as butterflies\, bees\, and birds are responsible for much of the food we eat. Unfortunately\, their populations are declining because of habitat loss and dwindling food supplies. The good news is that you can support pollinators and enjoy them year-round by learning how to provide food and shelter in your garden space—whether your garden area is large or limited to a patio or balcony. \nGarden Basics sessions are free and open to all\, but space is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration will close at 5 p.m. March 14 or when the class is full. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Laura Ockel/Unsplash
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-pollinators-for-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20250208T135322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T030131Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Composting Workshop—Turn Your Garbage to Gold
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to compost your food waste\, yard trimmings\, paper\, cardboard\, and wood waste into nature’s preferred food. The outdoor workshop will be taught by Piedmont Master Gardeners and the Bread and Roses Garden Team at the Trinity Church Compost Demonstration Site\, 1118 Preston Ave.\, Charlottesville. The workshop will move indoors if there is inclement weather. \nAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency\, in a single year the U.S. generates 292.4 million tons of solid waste that ends up in municipal landfills. More than 50 percent of this waste is compostable\, with food scraps alone accounting for over 21 percent. When added to a landfill\, food scraps decompose anaerobically (without oxygen) and release methane—a potent greenhouse gas—into the atmosphere. But when composted\, food scraps contribute to healthy soil\, healthy plants\, healthy air\, healthy water. \nThe workshop is free and open to all\, but space is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration will close at 5 p.m. March 7 or when the class is full. \n 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/outdoor-composting-workshop-turn-your-garbage-to-gold/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241114T144949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T031803Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Tool Talk—The Right Tools for the Right Gardening Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the best tool for your gardening chores will save time\, energy\, and your back. We will demonstrate the safe use of basic tools so that all your garden tasks go smoothly. Power tools will not be discussed in this program. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class. Registration will close at 5 p.m. February 21 or when the class is full. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville. \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-tool-talk-the-right-tools-for-the-right-gardening-tasks/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241111T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T025140Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED AT NEW TIME AND PLACE Garden Basics: Indoor Gardening—You Don’t Need a Green Thumb!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to beautify your surroundings with indoor plants. Our class will focus on\n• plant selection\,\n• repotting\,\n• containers\,\n• environmental factors\, and\n• ways to maximize the use of greenery in your home.\nWe will set you on the path to long-term success as an indoor gardener. \nPLEASE NOTE: This rescheduled session will be held in the Barn at James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville. \nThe class is full.  \nPhoto: Designed by Freepik
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-indoor-gardening-you-dont-need-a-green-thumb/
LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe Parkway\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20250115T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T134413Z
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SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: When\, Where\, and How to Prune
DESCRIPTION:Pruning landscape trees\, especially when young\, will set them on a path to a long\, healthy life.  At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, February 4\, the Center at Belvedere will host a free presentation by the Piedmont Master Gardeners on “When\, Where\, and How to Prune.” It will cover: \n\nthe basics of structural pruning\,\nwhen to prune various species\,\nwhere and how to make proper cuts\,\nthe right tools and how to use them\, and\nhow to stay safe while pruning.\n\nThe Center at Belvedere is at 540 Belvedere Blvd. in Charlottesville. To register\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/134614/3.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/pmg-speakers-bureau-when-where-and-how-to-prune/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau,The Center Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241119T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T171430Z
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SUMMARY:PMG Speakers Bureau: Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture: What is it? Learn about this fascinating approach to land use that can be applied whether designing a small garden plot or embarking on a large agricultural undertaking. Permaculture works in concert with your ecosystem by allowing design\, soil\, plants\, and water to work harmoniously. Learn about analyzing the elements of your outdoor space to create a beautiful and sustainable environment. Nature leads us to the answers. \nThe in-person program is hosted by the Piedmont Master Gardeners and The Center at Belvedere and is open to all. Register here for this free event. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/pmg-speakers-bureau-permaculture/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center at Belvedere":MAILTO:jennifer@thecentercville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20241104T225431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T225431Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden—at Gordon Avenue Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nRegistration is encouraged. Please sign up here.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-gordon-avenue-library/
LOCATION:Gordon Avenue Library Meeting Room\, 1500 Gordon Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20231221T221603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T200315Z
UID:39320-1731765600-1731772800@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Nature’s Cornucopia of Holiday Plants and Decorations
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the winter holiday season with this festive workshop. \n\nLearn how to select\, showcase\, and maintain plants such as amaryllis\, paperwhites\, and Christmas cactus.\nDiscover possibilities for decorating with materials collected in the yard or on the trail.\nGet inspired with examples using a variety of fragrant greens\, cones\, berries\, dried flowers\, and seed pods.\n\nYou will create a simple take-home decoration. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church. \n  \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class.  Registration closes at 5 p.m. November 15\, 2024\, or when the class is full.  \n 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-natures-cornucopia-of-holiday-plants-and-decorations/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20231221T220536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T135258Z
UID:39315-1729346400-1729353600@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Fall Tasks in the Perennial Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip to the demonstration garden at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to learn how to prepare your garden for winter. We will cover: \n\nhow and when to cut back plants\,\nfall mulching and soil amendments\,\ndividing and planting bulbs\, and\nfall transplanting.\n\nYou will go home with a flowering perennial to transplant into your own garden. Garden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class.  Registration closes at 5 p.m. October 18\, 2024\, or when the class is full. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-fall-tasks-in-the-perennial-garden/
LOCATION:Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Demonstration Garden\, 595 Martha Jefferson Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22911
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240912T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T030237Z
UID:42000-1728412200-1728415800@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Planting for Fall and Winter Interest--POSTPONED to October 8
DESCRIPTION:Part of our regular series at The Center at Belvedere\, this program was originally scheduled for Tuesday\, October 1. It has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, October 8.  \nJoin us that evening to discover how to give your garden four-season interest\, whether with the plants themselves or with bird or human activity. Simple steps such as skipping fall cleanup and adding a few plants that benefit wildlife will go a long way toward creating a winter garden that will grab your attention with its chaotic beauty. \n 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/planting-for-fall-and-winter-interest/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Center Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240913T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T201548Z
UID:42066-1727784000-1727787600@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Dig into the Health Benefits of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:In addition to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables\, beautiful landscapes\, and fresh flowers\, gardening offers a variety of health benefits. As a part of special programming in recognition of the International Council on Active Aging’s Active Aging Week\, retired nurses and PMG members Kathy Floyd and Beth White will explain how we can reap all of the physical and mental health rewards that gardening can bring us. They will examine the benefits of gardening from a historical perspective while exploring the positive impacts of being outside and caring for a garden–on both our physical well-being and our state of mind. Further\, they will outline strategies for protecting ourselves and avoiding injuries while working in the garden. This presentation will also highlight opportunities for gardening in our community. To register for this event\, visit https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/124147//2.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/dig-into-the-health-benefits-of-gardening/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240913T201429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T201429Z
UID:42077-1727773200-1727807400@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Open House at the Demonstration Gardens at The Center at Belvedere
DESCRIPTION:From 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.\, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will offer educational exhibits and tours of the rose and pollinator demonstration gardens at The Center at Belvedere in Charlottesville. As part of The Center’s programming during the International Council on Active Aging’s Active Aging Week\, the free tours will show how a rose garden can be successfully maintained with organic practices. Tours of the pollinator garden will highlight how an assortment of at least 70 percent native perennials\, combined with nectar-rich annuals\, will support pollinators across the growing season. Throughout the day\, a Mobile Helpdesk staffed by Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions and provide resources such as kits for submitting soil test samples to Virginia Tech.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/open-house-at-the-demonstration-gardens-at-the-center-at-belvedere/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center at Belvedere":MAILTO:jennifer@thecentercville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240912T154026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154026Z
UID:41997-1727532000-1727537400@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Saving Seeds from Your Garden--at Scottsville Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of saving your own seeds and to receive great tips on how to harvest\, process\, and save seeds from your garden. \nOur workshop will cover: \n• Plant pollination\n• Cross-pollination issues and preserving variety integrity\n• Seed processing and storage\n• Special needs of some seeds\n• Seed viability testing. \nWe will also suggest plants that are good candidates for seed saving. \nHosted by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library\, Scottsville Branch\, to kick off its new Seed Library. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/saving-seeds-from-your-garden-at-scottsville-library/
LOCATION:Scottsville Library\, 330 Bird Street\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590-0759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers Bureau
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240909T180624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T180624Z
UID:41970-1727373600-1727379000@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:How to Become an Extension Master Gardener (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online information session on how to take part in the 2025 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can deepen your expertise in gardening and share it with the community in fun and rewarding ways. To attend\, please register here. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/how-to-become-an-extension-master-gardener-online-2/
LOCATION:
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240909T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T175442Z
UID:41967-1727200800-1727206200@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:How to Become an Extension Master Gardener (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online information session on how to take part in the 2025 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can deepen your expertise in gardening and share it with the community in fun and rewarding ways. To attend\, please register here. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/how-to-become-an-extension-master-gardener-online/
LOCATION:
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20231221T214847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T130554Z
UID:39309-1726927200-1726934400@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Garden Basics: Square-Foot Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize your growing space in the vegetable garden by using the square-foot gardening method. Square-foot gardening makes it easy to organize your garden layout and stop guessing about spacing. You will also identify weeds more easily. You will take home a chart with suggested spacing for the most commonly grown vegetables\, along with a template for laying out your garden. \nGarden Basics is a partnership with the Bread and Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to reserve your place in the class.  Registration closes at 5 p.m. September 20\, 2024\, or when the class is full. 
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/garden-basics-square-foot-gardening/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 1118 Preston Avenue\, Charlottesville\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Garden Basics
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240909T174515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T174515Z
UID:41963-1726831800-1726835400@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:How to Become an Extension Master Gardener (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person information session on how to take part in the 2025 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can deepen your expertise in gardening and share it with the community in fun and rewarding ways.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/how-to-become-an-extension-master-gardener-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Scottsville Library\, 330 Bird Street\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590-0759\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240912T210203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T210203Z
UID:42027-1726768800-1726772400@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop at Starr Hill Downtown
DESCRIPTION:A single rain barrel can collect hundreds\, even thousands of gallons of rainwater each year. Visit the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Help Desk at this rain barrel workshop presented by the James River Association and the Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership. For the $50 registration fee\, participants receive a 55-gallon drum\, a RainRecycle rain barrel kit from The Rain Barrel Depot\, and a pint of beer. Register here.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/rain-barrel-workshop-at-starr-hill-downtown/
LOCATION:Star Hill Downtown at the Dairie Market\, 946 Grady Avenue\, Suite 101\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T141737
CREATED:20240909T173418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T173418Z
UID:41960-1726063200-1726066800@pmgarchives.com
SUMMARY:How to Become an Extension Master Gardener (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person information session on how to take part in the 2025 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can deepen your expertise in gardening and share it with the community in fun and rewarding ways.
URL:https://pmgarchives.com/events/how-to-become-an-extension-master-gardener-in-person/
LOCATION:Gordon Avenue Library Meeting Room\, 1500 Gordon Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCE - Piedmont Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@pmgarchives.com
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