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Native Plant Guide for SE Virginia
Compost Manual
Poisonous Plants in Virginia
2025 Pest Management Guide – Home Grounds and Animals
Garden Basics (VCE)
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Pruning Home Visits Requests
Tree Call – A Request for a Tree Steward Consultation
Turf Love
Water Matters
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Learning Gardens
Learning Gardens Overview
Brickyard Landing Park-Riparian Buffer
Colonial Williamsburg Arboretum
Colonial Williamsburg Learning Gardens
Historic Triangle Learning Garden
Hot Water Settlement
Jamestown Settlement Café Garden
Pollinator Garden at Veterans Park/Kidsburg
Water Wise-Low Maintenance Garden
Williamsburg Botanical Garden
School Gardens
Therapeutic Gardening
Educational Videos
Blog
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Winter
The Roots of a Virginia Christmas
How to Make a Natural, Compostable Wreath
The Beauty and Promise of Trees in Winter
Evergreen Camellias for Winter Flowers
Holly, King of the Winter Forest
Eastern Red Cedar: An Uncommonly Useful Tree
Updated 2023 Plant Hardiness Map
Spring
Early Spring Gardening- Achieving More with Less
Bulb Gardening
For Love of Narcissus
Why Bother With Bulbs?
The Real Magic Is Starting With Seeds
Timing is Everything- Nature’s Notebook
Resourceful Gardening with Seed Bombs
Early Summer: To Do, To Do Less, and To Avoid
Late Summer in the Garden: To Do, To Do Less, and What to Avoid
Summer Color Plants
Top Plant Picks for Summer Color: Flowers (Part 1)
Top Plant Picks for Summer Color: Foliage (Part 2)
Top Picks for Living Ground Covers (Part 3)
Patriotic Container Gardens for Summer Celebrations
Plant Literacy: Common Landscape Plants to Know and Love
Unlocking the Secrets of Plant Species Names
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Broadleaf Evergreen Trees & Shrubs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Conifers Every Master Gardener Should Know
Ornamental Perennials Every Master Gardener Should Know
Ferns Every Master Gardener Should Know
Herbs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Landscape Grasses Every Master Gardener Should Know
Common Invasive Plants Every Master Gardener Should Know
Garden Design
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part I: Right Plant, Right Place
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part II: Techniques and Strategies
Sustainable Gardening in the Shade
Climbing Vines in Coastal Virginia
For Love of Trees
The Compton Oak
Ornamental Shrubs
Hedges and Hedgerows for a Healthier and More Peaceful Life, Part 1
Hedges and Hedgerows Part 2: Making Good Choices
Yaupon, A Native American Tea
A Tea Story: Past and Future
Evergreen Camellias for Winter Flowers
Winter Blooming Camellias!
Update on Boxwood Blight
Container Gardens
Geophytes
Food Forest
Designing Plantings to Host Butterflies and Moths
Garden Maintenance
Noxious or Nice?
Invasive Plants
Native Trees
Cultivating a Tiny Forest (Part 1)
Beech, the Mother Tree, Queen of the Forest
Diospyrus virginiana, the Divine Fruit
Eastern Red Cedar: An Uncommonly Useful Tree
Arthur A. Shurcliff’s Gift to the Future
The Compton Oak
Secrets in the Pawpaw Patch
The Regal Southern Magnolia
Holly, King of the Winter Forest
Myrica Is Mostly for the Birds
Planting Trees and Other Hacks to Manage Wet Soils
Tree Identification
From History and Legends to My Own Front Yard: The Beautiful Oak
Two American Chestnut Trees Planted at Freedom Park on Arbor Day 2022
The Peculiar Osage Orange
Growing Indigenous Trees from Seeds
Planting Trees
Community Gardening
What Is Going on at the Historic Triangle Learning Garden?
Blayton’s Garden – Growing Knowledge Starts Here
Mattey’s Garden
Native Plants
Moss Gardening
Life Giving Seeds
Replacing Your Non-native and Invasive Plants with Natives
Wildlife Gardening
Mysteries of the Mycorrhizae
A History of Our War With Plants
The Problems with Nandina
The Lantana ‘Stand’
How to Create a Haven for Hummingbirds
Invitation to a ‘Homegrown National Park’
A Winter Wildlife Garden- “Inviting the Stranger”
Making Container Gardens for Wildlife
Larval Host Plants
Flowering Shrubs
Beneficial Insects
Attracting Butterflies
Bringing Birds to the Garden
Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing!
Bye Bye Birdies
Deer
But Will Deer Eat It?
Edible Plants
Foraging for Autumn Harvests
Herbs
Magical Thyme
Mythical Rosemary
Landscaping with Herbs in Williamsburg
Landscaping With Herbs Part II: Deciduous Perennial Herbs
Landscaping With Herbs Part III: Annual, Biennial and Tender Perennial Herbs
Designing With Lemon Scented Plants
Soil Conservation
What’s the Dirt on Soil?
Understanding Soil Testing and Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Services
Natural Plant Fertilizers for Your Garden
Carbon Garden
Using Cardboard to Build Healthy Soil
Water Wise
Protecting our Waterways and Wetlands: James City County’s Stormwater and Resource Protection Division
Phragmites in Local Wetlands- Updated
Managing Rain and Run-Off with the Right Plantings
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part I: Right Plant, Right Place
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part II: Techniques and Strategies
Water-Wisely, Choose Drought Resistant, Pollinator-Friendly, Plants
Water-wise Design for Hanging Baskets
Watering
Permaculture
Sustainable Gardening in the Shade
Planting a ‘Food Forest’ at Home for Sustainable Harvests
Secrets in the Pawpaw Patch
Hedges and Hedgerows for a Healthier and More Peaceful Life, Part 1
Options for Autumn Leaf Clean-up
Evergreen Perennials
Hellebores: Winter Flowers for Pollinators
Ferns
Christmas Ferns: A Small Step Towards Climate Solutions
Fabulous Ferns for Every Garden
Evergreen Shrubs
Poisonous Plants
Henbane: A Witch’s Tale
Legends, Lore and the Truth About Mistletoe
Tales from the Help Desk
Calendar
Newsletter
Donations
Logo Gear
Members Only
Calendar Submission Form
Membership Dues
Better Impact (BI)
BI–Admin
Advanced MG Training
QR Codes
2024 Guidelines for Submitting an Article
Search for:
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Home
About Us
James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardeners
Become a Master Gardener
Need Help?
Ask A Master Gardener
Speakers Bureau
Resources
Pruning Resources
Pruning Guide Handbook–2025 version
WBG Pruning Presentation 2025
Pruning Videos
Native Plant Guide for SE Virginia
Compost Manual
Poisonous Plants in Virginia
2025 Pest Management Guide – Home Grounds and Animals
Garden Basics (VCE)
Home Visits
Landscape Love
Pruning Home Visits Requests
Tree Call – A Request for a Tree Steward Consultation
Turf Love
Water Matters
Our Gardens
Learning Gardens
Learning Gardens Overview
Brickyard Landing Park-Riparian Buffer
Colonial Williamsburg Arboretum
Colonial Williamsburg Learning Gardens
Historic Triangle Learning Garden
Hot Water Settlement
Jamestown Settlement Café Garden
Pollinator Garden at Veterans Park/Kidsburg
Water Wise-Low Maintenance Garden
Williamsburg Botanical Garden
School Gardens
Therapeutic Gardening
Educational Videos
Blog
Browse All
Winter
The Roots of a Virginia Christmas
How to Make a Natural, Compostable Wreath
The Beauty and Promise of Trees in Winter
Evergreen Camellias for Winter Flowers
Holly, King of the Winter Forest
Eastern Red Cedar: An Uncommonly Useful Tree
Updated 2023 Plant Hardiness Map
Spring
Early Spring Gardening- Achieving More with Less
Bulb Gardening
For Love of Narcissus
Why Bother With Bulbs?
The Real Magic Is Starting With Seeds
Timing is Everything- Nature’s Notebook
Resourceful Gardening with Seed Bombs
Early Summer: To Do, To Do Less, and To Avoid
Late Summer in the Garden: To Do, To Do Less, and What to Avoid
Summer Color Plants
Top Plant Picks for Summer Color: Flowers (Part 1)
Top Plant Picks for Summer Color: Foliage (Part 2)
Top Picks for Living Ground Covers (Part 3)
Patriotic Container Gardens for Summer Celebrations
Plant Literacy: Common Landscape Plants to Know and Love
Unlocking the Secrets of Plant Species Names
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Broadleaf Evergreen Trees & Shrubs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Conifers Every Master Gardener Should Know
Ornamental Perennials Every Master Gardener Should Know
Ferns Every Master Gardener Should Know
Herbs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Landscape Grasses Every Master Gardener Should Know
Common Invasive Plants Every Master Gardener Should Know
Garden Design
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part I: Right Plant, Right Place
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part II: Techniques and Strategies
Sustainable Gardening in the Shade
Climbing Vines in Coastal Virginia
For Love of Trees
The Compton Oak
Ornamental Shrubs
Hedges and Hedgerows for a Healthier and More Peaceful Life, Part 1
Hedges and Hedgerows Part 2: Making Good Choices
Yaupon, A Native American Tea
A Tea Story: Past and Future
Evergreen Camellias for Winter Flowers
Winter Blooming Camellias!
Update on Boxwood Blight
Container Gardens
Geophytes
Food Forest
Designing Plantings to Host Butterflies and Moths
Garden Maintenance
Noxious or Nice?
Invasive Plants
Native Trees
Cultivating a Tiny Forest (Part 1)
Beech, the Mother Tree, Queen of the Forest
Diospyrus virginiana, the Divine Fruit
Eastern Red Cedar: An Uncommonly Useful Tree
Arthur A. Shurcliff’s Gift to the Future
The Compton Oak
Secrets in the Pawpaw Patch
The Regal Southern Magnolia
Holly, King of the Winter Forest
Myrica Is Mostly for the Birds
Planting Trees and Other Hacks to Manage Wet Soils
Tree Identification
From History and Legends to My Own Front Yard: The Beautiful Oak
Two American Chestnut Trees Planted at Freedom Park on Arbor Day 2022
The Peculiar Osage Orange
Growing Indigenous Trees from Seeds
Planting Trees
Community Gardening
What Is Going on at the Historic Triangle Learning Garden?
Blayton’s Garden – Growing Knowledge Starts Here
Mattey’s Garden
Native Plants
Moss Gardening
Life Giving Seeds
Replacing Your Non-native and Invasive Plants with Natives
Wildlife Gardening
Mysteries of the Mycorrhizae
A History of Our War With Plants
The Problems with Nandina
The Lantana ‘Stand’
How to Create a Haven for Hummingbirds
Invitation to a ‘Homegrown National Park’
A Winter Wildlife Garden- “Inviting the Stranger”
Making Container Gardens for Wildlife
Larval Host Plants
Flowering Shrubs
Beneficial Insects
Attracting Butterflies
Bringing Birds to the Garden
Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing!
Bye Bye Birdies
Deer
But Will Deer Eat It?
Edible Plants
Foraging for Autumn Harvests
Herbs
Magical Thyme
Mythical Rosemary
Landscaping with Herbs in Williamsburg
Landscaping With Herbs Part II: Deciduous Perennial Herbs
Landscaping With Herbs Part III: Annual, Biennial and Tender Perennial Herbs
Designing With Lemon Scented Plants
Soil Conservation
What’s the Dirt on Soil?
Understanding Soil Testing and Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Services
Natural Plant Fertilizers for Your Garden
Carbon Garden
Using Cardboard to Build Healthy Soil
Water Wise
Protecting our Waterways and Wetlands: James City County’s Stormwater and Resource Protection Division
Phragmites in Local Wetlands- Updated
Managing Rain and Run-Off with the Right Plantings
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part I: Right Plant, Right Place
Making a Resilient Drought-Tolerant Garden Part II: Techniques and Strategies
Water-Wisely, Choose Drought Resistant, Pollinator-Friendly, Plants
Water-wise Design for Hanging Baskets
Watering
Permaculture
Sustainable Gardening in the Shade
Planting a ‘Food Forest’ at Home for Sustainable Harvests
Secrets in the Pawpaw Patch
Hedges and Hedgerows for a Healthier and More Peaceful Life, Part 1
Options for Autumn Leaf Clean-up
Evergreen Perennials
Hellebores: Winter Flowers for Pollinators
Ferns
Christmas Ferns: A Small Step Towards Climate Solutions
Fabulous Ferns for Every Garden
Evergreen Shrubs
Poisonous Plants
Henbane: A Witch’s Tale
Legends, Lore and the Truth About Mistletoe
Tales from the Help Desk
Calendar
Newsletter
Donations
Logo Gear
Members Only
Calendar Submission Form
Membership Dues
Better Impact (BI)
BI–Admin
Advanced MG Training
QR Codes
2024 Guidelines for Submitting an Article
Pruning Clinic Home Visit Application Form
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