"Ask A Master Gardener" Williamsburg Farmer's Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

"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.

"Ask A Master Gardener" New Kent Count Farmer's Market
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
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.

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.

Introduction to Native Plants (ages 18+)
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | 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

Master Gardener Information Session
2025-10-25 10:00 - 23:00 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
Curious About Becoming a Master Gardener?
Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, 11:00 a.m. at the Williamsburg Regional Library Auditorium for a free information session on becoming a Master Gardener!

✅ Learn what Master Gardeners actually do
✅ Get details on the 2026 Training Class
✅ Ask questions, meet fellow plant lovers, and get inspired
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just garden-curious, this is your chance to dig in and make a difference 🌱

Williamsburg Regional Library Plant Share
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
Do you love plants or want to learn more about how to grow your own?
Join the Williamsburg Regional Library for an afternoon of interesting discussions, gardening information booths from local gardening and naturalist groups and for their Plant Share.

1:00 – 3:30 pm, Information Tables: Plant and wildlife experts will be available to answer your questions on a variety of plants, pollinators and other wildlife, and challenges that gardeners may face.
1:00 – 2:30 pm, Donations Accepted for the Fall Plant Share. For those who have extra plants that they’re willing to donate to the Fall Plant Share, please review the donation guidelines or the signs on the WRL Seed Exchange Cart (JCCL) or the WRL Seed Exchange Card Catalog (WRL) for more information.
2:00 – 2:45 pm, Neat Native Plant Gardens that Attract Pollinators Without Violating HOA Rules. Judy Kinshaw-Ellis, who is a Master Naturalist and a Master Gardener, will discuss how to grow beautiful pollinator friendly native plant gardens that comply with typical Homeowner’s Association (HOA) rules.
3:00 pm, Fall Plant Share. Pick up a free plant (and maybe more)! You do not have to bring plants to participate because members of the community are bringing extra plants to share.

“Ask A Master Gardener” Williamsburg Farmer’s Market
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 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.

New Kent Bug Event
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | New Kent High School, 7365 Egypt Road, New Kent, VA, 23124, United States
The New Kent Cooperative Extension Office brings you the New Kent Bug Event for 2026, a festive opportunity to learn more about the diverse and wonderful world of insects through educational booths, activities, and a hands-on environment.

They will be joined by local organizations and specialists who will offer engaging activities and insightful information on any and everything to do with bugs! An event for any age, there will be plenty offered to both learn and have fun with!

This event will bring youth members, volunteers, and the broader community together to emphasize learning, awareness, and community involvement.

Please join them on March 21st at New Kent High School for the New Kent Bug Event, and crawl your way into the world of insects!”

“Ask A Master Gardener” Williamsburg Farmer’s Market
2026-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 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. Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

JCCWMG Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, Va, 23188
James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association (JCCWMGA) invites you to our plant sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden (WBG) located within Freedom Park at 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Free parking is available onsite.
The sale offers a broad selection of plants, including annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Much of the plant stock has been raised by our local Master Gardeners. Our Master Gardeners will be available to answer your plant and gardening questions.
Visit our website for more information about our plant sale.
