SEPTEMBER 2023

VIRGINIA NATIVE PLANTS TOUR
2 – Saturday, September 2, 10:30-11:45 am
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
Come tour the Garden with Garden Guide Rich Waiton to find some prominent and lesser-known native Virginia trees, shrubs, and perennials. We’ll learn how to recognize various types of native…Read more on WRIC

Music in the Gardens
3 – Sunday, September 3, 3-4 pm
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA
NOVA Parks and the Virginia Chamber Orchestra present Music in the Gardens for its sixth season at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on select Sundays, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Bring a blanket or bag…Read more on Visit Fairfax

Free admission at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
4 – Monday, September 4, 9 am – 5 pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will offer free admission to all visitors during Genworth Free Community Day on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Admission includes the Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical…Read more on The Henrico Citizen

Montpelier Houseplant Exchange
5 – Tuesday, September 5, 9 am
Montpelier Branch Library
17205 Sycamore Tavern Ln, Montpelier, VA
All ages. Overpopulated pots? Boring begonias? Bring your unwanted houseplants and seedlings to the library, where they can be adopted while you choose a new indoor garden superstar. The exchange…Read more on Patch

HCMGA Board Meeting
6 – Wednesday, September 6, 9:30 – 10:30 am

Homeschool Wednesday Workshop: Garden Design
6 – Wednesday, September 6, 10:00 am
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA
Homeschool students ages 10 and up will learn about designing and drawing garden spaces. Tour the MSV Gardens, learn about how gardens are designed, then draw your own garden design. You’ll even…Read more on AllEvents.in

Figs and Nature Outdoors at the Gardens
6 – Wednesday, September 6 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm (Daily through Sunday, September 10)
National Botanic Garden(VA)-See Website for Openings
26320 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA
September 6th – 10th, 2023 12:00PM to 5:00PM Fig Orchard and Gardens for a Self Guided Walk of the National Botanic Gardens South Riding VA Read more on Eventbrite

VIRGINIA NATIVE PLANTS TOUR
6 – Wednesday, September 6, 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
Come tour the Garden with Garden Guide Rich Waiton to find some prominent and lesser-known native Virginia trees, shrubs, and perennials. We’ll learn how to recognize various types of native…Read more on WRIC

EVENING SEASONAL TOUR
7 – Thursday, September 7, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Legacy Farms
15855 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg, VA
Please join us for an apprentice-led tour through our flower and vegetable gardens. Learn about the different programs Legacy Farms offers to empower neurodiverse individuals and prepare them for…Read more on Legacy Farms

Figs and Nature Outdoors at the Gardens
7 – Thursday, September 7 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm (Daily through Sunday, September 10)
National Botanic Garden(VA)-See Website for Openings
26320 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA
September 6th – 10th, 2023 12:00PM to 5:00PM Fig Orchard and Gardens for a Self Guided Walk of the National Botanic Gardens South Riding VA Read more on Eventbrite

EVENING SEASONAL TOUR
7 – Thursday, September 7, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. All programs…Read more on WRIC

Figs and Nature Outdoors at the Gardens
8 – Friday, September 8 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm (Daily through Sunday, September 10)
National Botanic Garden(VA)-See Website for Openings
26320 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA
September 6th – 10th, 2023 12:00PM to 5:00PM Fig Orchard and Gardens for a Self Guided Walk of the National Botanic Gardens South Riding VA Read more on Eventbrite

Plant Extravaganza
8 – Friday, September 8, 3:30 – 6:30 pm and
9 – Saturday, September 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gloucester Moose Lodge 886
6565 Moose Dr, Gloucester, VA
The Virginia Master Gardeners will be hosting the Plant Extravaganza on Sept 8th & 9th at the Gloucester Moose Lodge. Your one stop shop for house plants, herbs, trees, garden crafts/ tools and…Read more on Gloucester County

Photograph Meadowlark Botanical Gardens at Twilight
8 – Friday, September 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA
**Here is one for those folks who do not like to get up early.** **Enjoy special late closure hours in the Gardens where doors will remain open for an extRead more on Meetup

Plant Extravaganza
9 – Saturday, September 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gloucester Moose Lodge 886
6565 Moose Dr, Gloucester, VA
The Virginia Master Gardeners will be hosting the Plant Extravaganza on Sept 8th & 9th at the Gloucester Moose Lodge. Your one stop shop for house plants, herbs, trees, garden crafts/ tools and…Read more on Gloucester County

Garden Site Tour
9 – Saturday, September 9, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Tours will bring you up to date on all happenings and plans for our exciting public garden. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tours will be limited to 16 people, be […]Read more on Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

Green Talks – Weeding Your Garden
9 – Saturday, September 9, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cedell Brooks, Jr. Park
11215 Henry Griffin Rd, King George, VA
Having the garden of your dreams demands proper weeding. This class will show you the necessary weeding steps to protect your garden. Please register for this workshop by calling 540/775-3062.Read more on Timely Events

Recycle/Reuse/Refresh
9 – Saturday, September 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Curious about best practices in recycling? Wondering about how compost supports sustainability? Ready to refresh? Stop by the Garden for a panel with McIntire Recycling Center and Panorama…Read more on Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

Volunteer Day at Morven Kitchen Garden
9 – Saturday, September 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Morven
600 Morven Dr, Charlottesville, VA
Volunteers will get to participate in all aspects of crop cultivation on our small-scale, diversified, organic garden. We practice regenerative farming practices, including season extension…Read more on Eventbrite

Figs and Nature Outdoors at the Gardens
9 – Saturday, September 9 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm (Daily through Sunday, September 10)
National Botanic Garden(VA)-See Website for Openings
26320 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA
September 6th – 10th, 2023 12:00PM to 5:00PM Fig Orchard and Gardens for a Self Guided Walk of the National Botanic Gardens South Riding VA Read more on Eventbrite

Hampton Community Gardens Tour — Virginia Cooperative Extension
9 – Saturday, September 9, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
1296 Thomas St, Hampton, VA
Hampton Community Gardens Tour Saturday, September 9, 2023 · 8:30–10 am Meet at 1296 Thomas Street, Hampton, VARead more on Virginia Cooperative Extension – Virginia State University

Ivy Creek Pollinator Garden Open House
9 – Saturday, September 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
1780 Earlysville Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Ivy Creek Pollinator Garden Open House Saturday, September 9, 9:00 to 11:00 AM Come enjoy the spectacular show of fall-blooming wildflowers in the Ivy Creek Pollinator Garden! Garden docents will…Read more on AllEvents.in

Growing Community: Rich Cultural Garden Practices to Make Our Gardens Grow
9 – Saturday, September 9, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Derek will educate our garden team on the rich cultural garden practices that make our gardens grow. The garden team will explore different approaches to gardens in the regions…Read more on Smithsonian Institution

Exploring the Pollinator Garden at Lake Accotink Park
10 – Sunday, September 10, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Lake Accotink Park
7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA
Volunteer to care for (weeding – Clean-up) Lake Accotink Park Margaret Kinder Pollinator Garden Pollinator Garden PlantsRead more on Eventbrite

Figs and Nature Outdoors at the Gardens
10 – Sunday, September 10 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm
National Botanic Garden(VA)-See Website for Openings
26320 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA
September 6th – 10th, 2023 12:00PM to 5:00PM Fig Orchard and Gardens for a Self Guided Walk of the National Botanic Gardens South Riding VA Read more on Eventbrite

Music in the Gardens
10 – Sunday, September 10, 3:00 -4:00 pm
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA
NOVA Parks and the Virginia Chamber Orchestra present Music in the Gardens for its 6th season at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. On select Sundays, from September 3-24, 2023 , bring a blanket or bag…Read more on Dulles Moms

SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
12 – Thursday, September 12, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and…Read more on WRIC

HCMGA Regular Meeting
13 – Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Speaker: Cory Deniker with Bartlett Tree Company

Exploring Our Ecological Self
13 – Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 am – 7:30 pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA
The reciprocal relationship between nature and people has significant, research-supported positive implications on physical, social and emotional health and wellness, and on human communities and…Read more on WRIC

Introduction to Rain Gardens
14 – Thursday, September 14, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Maymont
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Learn how to plan, plant and care for a beautiful native plant garden while also managing stormwater runoff.Read more on WRIC

Volunteer Day at Morven Kitchen Garden
15 – Friday, September 15, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Morven
600 Morven Dr, Charlottesville, VA
Volunteers will get to participate in all aspects of crop cultivation on our small-scale, diversified, organic garden. We practice regenerative farming practices, including season extension…Read more on Eventbrite

Williamsburg Community Growers – Volunteer on the Farm
16 – Saturday, September 16, 8:00 – 10:00 am
Williamsburg Community Growers
Stadium Rd, Williamsburg, VA
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor…Read more on Williamsburg Community Growers – Volunteer on the Farm – Williamsburg Neighbors

The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects
16 – Saturday, September 16, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum
5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, VA
September 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There’s a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule…Read more on GoWilliamsburg.com

Seed Library Q&A
16 – Saturday, September 16, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about seeds for your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the Master…Read more on Upcoming Events | Virginia Beach Public Library

Fall Lawn Care & Great Lawn Alternatives
16 – Saturday, September 16, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1118 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA
The Piedmont Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension will present “Fall Lawn Care and Great Lawn Alternatives,” a free Garden Basics class at Trinity…Read more on Crozet Gazette

Native Plant Sale
23 – Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Paradise Creek Nature Park
1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA
Come to Paradise Creek Nature Park on the first day of Autumn for our first annual Native Plant sale.Read more on Eventbrite

Virginia Beach Master Gardeners Fall Gardening Festival
23 – Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1444 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Our annual Fall Gardening Festival is Sat., Sept. 23rd 10-3 at 1444 Diamond Springs Rd. in Va. Beach. Whether you’re a garden-holic, a weekend warrior, or just want to learn more, come hang out…Read more on Eco Maniac Company

Doug Tallamy – Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard
28 – Thursday, September 28, 7:00 pm
E.C. Glass Auditorium
2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
Evening presentation by New York Times best-selling author, Doug Tallamy, speaking about his book.  Free and open to the public.  Sponsored by the Hillside Garden Club, Lynchburg Garden Club, Blue Ridge Conservation, Lynchburg Bee City USA, Randolph College Bee Campus USA, Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, and the Piedmont Comunity Health Plan.

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