JCCWilliamsburg Master Gardener Association

Introduction to Native Plants (ages 18+)
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, Va, 23188
Interested in adding native plants to your landscape? Fall is a great time to plant perennials, and winter is when you can sow seeds. Come learn about some of the wonderful plants that are native to our area and look at small gardens that have been both planted and seeded. These gardens naturally increase the activity of pollinators in your yard.
Presenter: Judy Kinshaw-Ellis – Master Naturalist/Master Gardener
Location: Freedom Park Interpretive Center
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:3-p.m.
No registration required.
Sponsored by the James City County Parks and Recreation

Introduction to Container Gardening
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Community College, Historic Triangle Campus-WIlliamsburg, 4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Extension Master Gardener, Wallace Williamson, will present a class on “Introduction to Container Gardening”. He will be discussing small container gardening techniques that can be used by homeowners and renters alike. The “Container Gardening” program will include: the advantages of container gardening, decisions to be made in container gardening, selecting the right container, selecting the right plant for the right place, design and construction of attractive containers, general care and maintenance, creating containers for each season of the year, over wintering containers, and other related information.
This presentation is put on by the Virginia Peninsula Community College, Historic Triangle Campus, in partnership with the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardeners Association.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Library Classroom 100M, VPCC Historic Triangle Campus
It is free, so come and learn about container gardening.

"Ask A Master Gardener" Williamsburg Farmer's Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

"Ask A Master Gardener" New Kent Count Farmer's Market
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the New Kent County Farmer’s Market, to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

"Ask A Master Gardener" Toano Open Air Market
2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Toano Open Air Market (TOAM), 7891 Richmond Road, Toano, VA
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Toano Open Air Market, Toano, VA, to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

Pollinator Palooza (Longest Day of Play!)
2025-06-20 09:00 - 23:00 | Veterans Park/Kidsburg, 3793 Ironbound Road, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188, United States
A Fun-Filled Learning Experience for the Whole Family!
Are you looking for an engaging and educational event to spark your child’s curiosity and excitement? Pollinator Palooza is perfect for combining fun, hands-on activities with meaningful learning! Join us on Friday, June 20th, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Veterans Park (3793 Ironbound Road), next to the Pollinator Garden, as part of James City County’s Longest Day at Play.
Click here for more information.

Let’s Plant Wonderful Tasty Herbs!
2025-06-06 09:30 - 11:30 | James CIty County Library (Croaker), 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Let’s Plant Wonderful Tasty Herbs!

Learn how to start an herb garden of your own. There are so many possibilities: pizza garden, culinary herb garden, healing garden, tea garden, cocktail garden, or even a container garden on your deck. Have fun learning how to plant and use these tasty and helpful plants.

Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information on growing a herb garden.

There will be a special presentation by JoAnne Terrell, from the Herb Society of America, Colonial Triangle of Virginia Unit, at 10:00 am, Kitzinger Room, James City County Library,

JCC Williamsburg Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188, United States
We are hosting our Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, 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 10, 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.
So, get a good start on this year’s garden by visiting the JCCWMGA Plant Sale!
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”

Tree Call Applications Opens for 2025
2025-03-10
Application for Tree Call will Open on 10 March 2025. Home visits will be starting in April.
Tree Call is a free tree consultation offered during spring and summer months by the Tree Stewards of the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association to James City County, Williamsburg, New Kent, and upper York County area gardeners who are interested in getting educated advice about their garden trees. A small team of two or three Master Gardener Tree Stewards, at the request of the homeowner, visit the property to answer the homeowner’s questions and make recommendations. The visit typically takes about an hour.

Landscape Love Applications Opens for 2025
2025-03-10
Application for Landscape Love will Open on 10 March 2025. Home visits will be in start in April.
Landscape Love is a free garden consultation offered during spring and summer months by the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association to James City County, Williamsburg, New Kent, and upper York County area gardeners who are interested in getting educated advice about their home gardens. A small team of two or three master gardeners, at the request of the homeowner, visit the property to answer the homeowner’s questions and make recommendations. The visit typically takes about an hour. For more information and the application form, CLICK HERE.

Learn How to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs From Expert Master Gardeners
2025-01-18 10:00 - 23:30 | JCC Recreational Center (Longhill), 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Williamsburg Botanical Garden’s (WBG) Learn and Grow Program – January 2025
A presentation on essential pruning techniques and practices. Learn how to prune small trees and shrubs and receive a list of valuable resources. Expert Master Gardeners will provide classroom instruction to help you maintain healthy and beautiful landscapes. The program is free, but any donation to help the Williamsburg Botanical Garden grow is greatly appreciated.

Note: This event is part of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden’s monthly “Learn and Grow” Program. Check out their website for more information and information on other gardening events sponsored by the WBG.

JCCWMGA Class of 2024 Graduation
2024-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
— MASTER GARDENERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS —
JCCWMGA will conduct a graduation ceremony for the Master Gardener Class of 2024. 21 new Master Gardeners will be honored at a formal graduation ceremony at the Williamsburg Regional Library. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception with light refreshments at the Stryker Center for the new Master Gardeners, their family and friends, and Association Master Gardeners to congratulate our latest Master Gardener Graduates.
Janet Spencer, South East District Director with Virginia Cooperative Extension, will be the graduation speaker.

JCCWMG Pruning Clinic Application Window Opens
2024-12-01
James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association (JCCWMGA) offers free pruning lessons for individuals, small groups to promote sustainable landscapes and environmental stewardship. Master Gardeners provide hands-on instruction in pruning and maintaining shrubs and small trees, typically on the homeowner’s property. Visits are scheduled for late winter and early spring on a first-come, first-served basis.

2025 Pruning Clinic Schedule*
December 1, 2024, applications for the 2025 Pruning Clinics will open. To sign up for a visit from Master Gardeners, please visit our website’s Pruning Clinic page to find and complete the Pruning Clinic Application form. Once our home visit capacity is met, the application window will close. Be sure to sign up early so as not to miss out.
Click Here to access the home visit application form:
January 28, 2025, home and community Pruning Clinic visits will start. Based on the number of accepted applications, visits will occur from 28 January through early March.
*Dates and times are subject to change

JCC Leaf Collection
2024-11-09
Between Nov. 9, 2024 and Jan. 12, 2025, James City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road, daily between 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
For More Information on JCC’s Leaf Collection Program, go to their website @ https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/3338/Leaf-Collection

An Introduction to Rain Gardens & MGA Membership Meeting
2024-11-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
An Introduction to Rain Gardens
Presenter: Alexandra Cantwell, from the Norfolk Botanical Garden, will give a presentation on Introduction to Rain Gardens.
Program Description: This presentation explores the basics of starting a rain garden, what it is, and why it’s so important! From plant selection to design, this program lays the foundation for a better understanding of these small but mighty sustainable gardens. Alexandra Cantwell graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in environmental horticulture, landscape design, and contracting. She started working with Norfolk Botanical Garden afterward, serving as a horticulturist for 5 years, where she focused on native plants of the mid-Atlantic, sustainable landscape practices, and habitat creation. She then moved into the education department, now serving as the Director of Adult Education.
Membership Meeting: The JCCWMGA Monthly General Membership Meeting will occur directly after the presentation.
Location: Williamsburg Regional Library Auditorium

JCC 4-H Open House
2024-10-20 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC Recreational Center (Longhill), 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Virginia Cooperative Extension – James City County invites you to attend our JCC 4-H Open House event on Sunday, October 20th, at the James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Come meet your Clover Community of 4-H members and volunteers!

For more information, click the Event Link below:

Event Link: James City County 4-H – JCC 4-H Front Page News

What: 4-H Open House event
Date: 20 October, 2024, Sunday
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: James City County Recreation Center
5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Becoming a Master Gardener Information Meeting
2024-10-19 10:00 | Stryker Building, Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg
Are you interested in becoming a James City County Williamsburg Extension Master Gardener, or are you looking for more information on becoming an Extension Master Garder?
Please join us for an informational presentation on October 19, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Stryker Center at 412 N. Boundary Street in Williamsburg to hear more about our Master Gardener program or how to apply for the 2025 Master Gardener Training Class. See the Flyer below for more information.
We are looking forward to seeing and talking with you! Click Here for more information…

Mattey's Garden 25th Anniversary
2024-10-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Mattey’s Garden, 301 SCOTLAND STREET, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
Mattey’s Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration.
For 25 years, Master Gardeners from James City County
Williamsburg Master Gardeners Association has worked closely with the teachers of Matthew Whaley Elementary School to teach the children during monthly garden lessons. The garden supports the students’ science, art, and more.

Location:
MATTHEW WHALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GARDEN
301 SCOTLAND STREET
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. 23185
Entertainment and Food:
Music by: Joe’s Day Off
Food by: Old City BBQ
Join the celebration and learn how Master Gardeners make a difference in our community.
