Highland

Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the program Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning your horticultural journey, understanding the art and science of soil preparation is essential for yielding vibrant, productive crops. In this Garden Basics session, we will guide participants through the process of preparing the soil for growing vegetables. By focusing on both foundational practices and advanced strategies, this session will empower you to create thriving gardens throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Space is limited. Registration closes at 5 p.m. February 13 or when the class is full. Follow the link below to sign up for this FREE event!

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People and Places: Conservation Projects at Highland
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00
Today’s landscape is formed in part by human activities past and present. Highland and the on-campus Institute for Integrative Conservation have collaborated on a series of high-impact projects that have built new perspectives on Highland’s landscape and the forces that have shaped it. Leaders and students from Highland and the IIC share perspectives and results of collaborative projects involving the people and places of the Highland landscape.
The talk will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn. Light refreshments provided. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move to a virtual setting via Zoom.
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