There are lots of things to do if you enjoy the outdoors here in Charlottesville, and one of my favorites is the “Saturdays in the Garden” series put out by Monticello.
Every Saturday morning from March through December it’s something different, from learning about planting a vineyard from our own Gabrielle Rausse, who started some of the local vineyards back when nobody thought we could make wine here, to instructions on gathering seeds in Autumn, to making Christmas Weaths.
Almost all the classes charge a paltry $10 to attend and are great fun. I’m listing the schedule so you can see if you can hit one on your weekend visiting here in Charlottesville. Although they like to have guests call ahead, they can usually fit you in even if you call that morning.
March 15, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Apple Grafting Workshop
March 22, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Starting a Vineyard
March 29, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Pruning & Propogating Historic Roses
April 5, 12, 19, 2008 8:30an & 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Spring Wildflower Walk
April 26, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Vegetable Garden Workshop
May 3, 2008 6:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Spring Bird Walk
May 17, 2008 9:30am
Where: Kemper Park
What: Montalto Trek
May 31, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Painting and Sketching in the Garden
June 7, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Edible Plants in the Ornamental Garden
June 21, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Pruning Practices for Woody Ornamentals
June 28, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: History of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway Hike
July 12, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: The Natural History of Trees
July 19, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Woody Plant Propogation
August 2, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Tomato Tasting
August 9, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Wine Making Workshop
August 16, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Summer Fruit Tasting
August 23, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Creating an Herbal Potpourri
September 6, 2008 10am – 4pm
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Heritage Harvest Festival
September 13, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: “Precious Refreshment” – Virginia Cider Making
September 20, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Seed Saving Workshop
September 27, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Thomas Jefferson and the Natural History Walk
October 4, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Tufton Fern Walk
October 18, 2008 9:30am
Where: Tufton Farm
What: Apple Tasting
October 4, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Cooking Unusual Vegetables
November 15, 2008 9:30am
Where: Monticello at the Garden Shop
What: Vinegar Making Workshop
December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 $45 for class and materials
Where: Smith History Center
What: Wreath Workshops
For descriptions and reservations of the classes go to www.monticello.org
For reservations and information call 434-984-9822
** The Garden Shop at Monticello is located next to the ticket office at Monticello
Tufton Farm is at 1293 Tufton Farm Road, just off Route 732, a few miles past Monticello