We're hosting a plant sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9 am to noon at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden (WBG) located within Freedom Park at 5537 Centerville Road. This popular sale runs only on Saturday, May 11, rain or shine. Admission to the WBG and parking in Freedom Park are both free. The sale offers a wide selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Much of the plant stock has been raised by the Master Gardeners themselves. In addition to plants, visitors can shop the Green Thumb Market for gently used garden tools, equipment, and specialty items to perk up their garden decor. Here's more information.
Hedges and Hedgerows, Part 1
Hedging is an ancient gardening art form that remains relevant today because of the many benefits a hedge provides. Make yours useful and beautiful through careful planning and thoughtful maintenance. Learn more...
Hedges and Hedgerows Part 2
You will find hundreds of good choices of trees and shrubs for our area. Careful site evaluation and a little research will result in a successful landscaping project. Learn more here
Making a Drought-Tolerant Garden Part 1
Drought tolerant plants have design features to help them take full advantage of rain or irrigation when water is available and survive dry spells. They have adapted to climates where the weather remains sunny and dry for much of the year. Discover how to identify drought tolerant plants and use them to make your garden beautiful all summer long. Learn more about drought tolerant plants here...
Making a Drought Tolerant Garden Part 2
We can’t change the weather, but we can make small changes to make our plantings more resilient. Drought-tolerant gardening strategies can help us enjoy beautiful, abundant gardens throughout the year with little or no supplemental watering. Read more to learn about techniques and strategies here ...
Landscaping with Herbs
Herbs are among the simplest plants to grow. Planting perennial herbs allows us to garden more sustainably with less waste, less work, and a positive environmental impact. Learn more here, Part 1, Herbs Part 2, Herbs Part 3
Top Plants for Summer Color
Colorful flowers and enticing plants fill every table and rack at garden centers right now. Even the most experienced gardener may feel a little overwhelmed with so many beautiful choices. Learn more about flowers in Part 1 Learn more about foliage plants in Part 2
Yaupon, A Native American Tea
There is a homegrown tea tradition more than a thousand years old in the Southeastern United States. While yaupon tea went out of fashion for a time, it is just as tasty and healthful as ever and still grows here to quench our thirst today. Learn more here
A Tea Story: Past and Future
Perhaps the time has come for gardeners to discover the simplicity and joys of growing our own tea. Read more to learn how to begin...
Our War With Plants
These days, gardeners and naturalists often look at one another and wonder, "What has happened to nature? And how do we restore her?" For the past few decades we have been at war with plants. For the good of our planet, let’s accept plants as “native to planet Earth, indigenous to this part of the universe.” Learn more here
Landscape Love Open!
Our Master Gardeners meet with you, the homeowner, right in your yard to review your garden issues and recommend solutions. To apply for your FREE consultation complete the application form here!
Garden Questions?
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds will soon return from their winter migration. Growing nectar rich flowers and providing clean feeders will lure hummingbirds to your garden. Learn more here-
Zone Change!
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The USDA has updated the Plant Hardiness Zone map and we're now in zone 8A. The trend reveals a picture of how many parts of our country are warming. Read more ...