Events

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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.  

 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. 

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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...

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...