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  • Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 – Colonial Williamsburg 76th Annual Garden Symposium, Digging the Garden: Horticulture, History & Archaeology, Live and Online

    Colonial Williamsburg invites you to its 76th Annual Garden Symposium, Digging the Garden: Horticulture, History, & Archaeology, with Virtual and In-Person options, April 27 – 30, 2023.

    To gardeners and horticulturists soil is a fundamental element which influences the survival of a plant in the future. To archaeologists, soil is the very thing that holds the remains of the past. Digging in the soil is key both to gardening and to archaeology, which converge for Colonial Williamsburg’s 76th Annual Garden Symposium.

    Over the last several years, our archaeologists have dug up exciting discoveries at the site of Custis Square, home to John Custis IV (1678-1746), known by his contemporaries as a curious gardener whose ornamental garden was unparalleled in the American Colonies. This dig has expanded our understanding of not only the land, but the people, enslaved and free, who cultivated it.

    According to Thomas Jefferson, “No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.” Here at Colonial Williamsburg our talented landscape staff strive to nurture this relationship as they work to balance historical practices within the needs of the contemporary environment.

    This year’s Garden Symposium will feature an opening Keynote on Thursday evening by English garden designer Lady Xa Tollemache, Gold and Silver winner at London’s Chelsea Flower Show, and creator of gardens at England’s stateliest houses. Author, renowned garden historian, and historic landscape consultant Mark Laird also joins us Thursday evening to discuss Virginia’s own Royal Governor Lord Botetourt and his English gardener Thomas Wright’s work at Botetourt’s Stoke Gifford.

    On Friday morning, we begin our focus from both an historical and ground up perspective with Colonial Williamsburg’s Director of Archaeology Jack Gary as he considers John Custis IV, the man and gardener, and the ongoing archaeological dig which provides the historic backdrop for this year’s symposium. Nationally recognized writer, speaker, radio and television personality Charlie Nardozzi continues the conversation, speaking on the necessity of soil for the modern gardener.

    Saturday morning, we are joined by Daria McKelvey (American Horticultural Society’s Emerging Horticultural Professional Award Winner and Supervisor, Kemper Centerfor Home Gardening at Missouri Botanical) who will highlight how to combat pests and disease in your garden. Author, speaker, garden and design consultant and Gold Medal Award Winner—Massachusetts Horticultural Society Kerry Mendez speaks to Inspired Garden Design and lessons learned. Finally, our renowned gardening experts join Colonial Williamsburg’s Director of Landscape Joanne Chapman on the stage for our Ask the Gardener Panel.

    Join notable horticulturists, archaeologists, historians, and guest experts as we examine best practices through an historical lens, using the past to inform the present and future, and take part in hands-on workshops and tours where you too can dig deep in our historic and iconic gardens. For registration links to both the in-person and virtual options, visit HERE.

  • Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28 – 73rd Annual Garden Symposium at Colonial Williamsburg

    The evolution of any garden happens naturally or at the whim of our own mind and hands. Whether you’re starting from scratch or renovating an existing garden that has lost its character, it’s almost always desirable to work with a plan. Even the most well-intentioned efforts result in disappointment when approached without a cohesive design strategy. Learn how to create harmonious gardens that sing with creativity, as well as those that reflect personal expression and reverence for design fundamentals. Guest speakers at the 73rd Annual Garden Symposium at Colonial Williamsburg on April 26 – 28 will discuss how to integrate existing elements, effectively combine plants and hardscape materials, and create features of distinctive landscape styles. If you are currently undecided about your own future gardens or simply ready for a refreshing renovation to existing ones, this symposium is for you!

    This year’s theme of design recalls the title of Colonial Williamsburg’s magazine, Trend and Tradition, focusing our attention on how gardeners blend the old and the new to great effect in a variety of spaces. Gardens provide people with beautiful places of respite, and the art of designing and caring for them constantly evolves. While mixing tried-and-true traditions with new trends can make a space shine, it’s important to consider the latest innovations within the context of longstanding best practices, understanding why they have withstood the test of time. Experts with a breadth of knowledge in growing food, providing wildlife cover, making smart plant choices and cleverly utilizing small spaces are here to help.

    Throughout the two-and-a-half-day Garden Symposium, nationally known experts on garden design and maintenance, including some of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s own landscape and nursery staff, will lead a wide variety of sessions. Guest speakers will discuss how to rehabilitate an old space, create a pet-friendly oasis for your four-legged friends and design the perfect garden to enhance its ecosystem and help the flora truly thrive. This symposium is perfect for those new to gardening or seasoned professionals—there’s something for everyone!

    ** Shuttle service will be provided between the property hotels, Lane Auditorium,  First Street in Williamsburg, and Historic Area for those who do not wish to drive. Register at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com

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  • Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 – 72nd Annual Garden Symposium at Colonial Williamsburg

    The evolution of any garden happens naturally or at the whim of our own mind and hands. Whether you’re starting from scratch or renovating an existing garden that has lost its character, it’s almost always desirable to work with a plan. Even the most well-intentioned efforts result in disappointment when approached without a cohesive design strategy. Learn how to create harmonious gardens that sing with creativity, as well as those that reflect personal expression and reverence for design fundamentals. Guest speakers at this year’s Annual Garden Symposium at Colonial Williamsburg on April 14 and 15 will discuss how to integrate existing elements, effectively combine plants and hardscape materials, and create features of distinctive landscape styles. If you are currently undecided about your own future gardens or simply ready for a refreshing renovation to existing ones, this symposium is for you!

    Featured speakers are freelance writer Linda Askey of Birmingham, Alabama, Andrew Bunting, Assistant Director and Director of Plant Collection at the Chicago Botanical Garden, author Troy Marden, author and photographer Pam Beck of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Julie Moir Messervy of Vermont, Associate Professor Emeritus Robert McDuffie of Virginia Tech, and Rollin Woolley, retired landscape supervisor at Colonial Williamsburg.

    Special rates are available at the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels for conference registrants. Rates listed at https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/learn/conferences/garden-symposium are single or double occupancy per night and do not include applicable taxes. Mention the conference or use Booking Code 541202 to obtain the discount rates. Confirm your reservation by calling 1-800-261-9530, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (ET).

    Register online or via telephone by calling 1-800-603-0940, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET.

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  • Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 – Colonial Williamsburg 69th Garden Symposium: Layers of the Living Landscape

    Planting in layers allows gardeners to take full advantage of their space and include a diversity of plants that provide beauty and benefit wildlife.  The Colonial Williamsburg 69th Garden Symposium, co-sponsored with the American Horticultural Society Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, includes presentations by Rick Darke and Douglas W. Tallamy, authors of The Living Landscape, and two of the most important voices in sustainability and horticulture.  For full information on fees, lodging, and transportation, visit www.history.org/conted, or call 1-800-603-0948.

  • Saturday, April 5 – Monday, April 7 – Colonial Williamsburg Garden Symposium

    More and more people are appreciating the health-giving benefits of active gardening and of raising their own home-grown organic produce —from sweet scented herbs to succulent fruit and vegetables. The treasures we American gardeners produce when we grow organic food and work with our hands have value beyond our personal needs, and help to support the growth of resilient communities that can better resist the pressures of modern life. Guest speakers and Colonial Williamsburg staff will share their expertise on the concept, design, maintenance, and pleasures of organic gardening and living lightly — from the ground up. Topics include brewing beer, fragrance, garden-to-table meals, herbs, heritage breeds, natural dyes, and more!  The conference is scheduled to take place April 5 – 7 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    Co-sponsored by the American Horticultural Society and Organic Gardening. Airport Transportation information and registration information may be found at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.

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  • Saturday, September 11, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – A Gathering of Gardeners 2010: A Garden of Glamour

    The Master Gardeners of Monroe County and the Rochester Museum and Science Center in Rochester, NY will present a Gathering of Gardeners 2010: A Garden of Glamour on Saturday, September 11, from 8 – 4.  The programs feature nurseryman Bill Hendricks and garden consultant (and past Garden Club of the Back Bay speaker) CL Fornari.  All presentations take place in the Eisenhart Auditorium of the Rochester Museum & Science Center.

    Bill Hendricks will speak about Shrubs for the Mixed Border – Great Complement to Perennials, and Dwarf Conifers, an Investment in Garden Treasures. CL Fornari’s topics are The Top 25 and Myths, Lies, and the Latest Dirt.  There will also be a raffle, book signings and sales, and a parking lot sale.

    Bill Hendricks has been president of Klyn Nurseries in Perry, Ohio since 1987. He is a member of the American Nursery & Landscape Association and International Plant Propagator’s Society. Bill taught a plant material course at Cleveland State for 20 years, and provided review for publications including Handbook of Landscape Tree Cultivars and Landscape Plants for Ohio. He demonstrated his horticultural interest as early as age 9, starting a cactus & succulent collection ultimately including over 3,000 species as an ongoing hobby.

    Bill has received several professional awards for his extensive contributions to the green industry, and is the source of numerous photos featured in professional horticultural publications. Klyn Nurseries has more than 430 acres of fieldstock and container plants, listing more than 1,600 varieties in its catalog.

    CL Fornari is a Massachusetts free-lance garden consultant providing help with garden design, plant selection, and insect/disease concerns while concentrating on low-maintenance landscaping and least-toxic solutions to problems. A life-long grower of flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees, she is a popular speaker at events like the New England Flower Show and Philadelphia Flower Show and has taught at the New York Horticultural Society.

    She is the author of works including Your Garden Shouldn’t Make You Crazy, A Garden Lover’s Martha’s Vineyard, A Garden Lover’s Cape Cod, and Gardening in Sandy Soils, many illustrated with her photos. CL has served as a volunteer Master Gardener with the Barnstable Cooperative Extension Service and as a seasonal employee at Hyannis Country Garden working with annuals and propagation of perennials. She believes that the lessons learned in the garden are relevant to work, relationships, spirituality and personal growth. CL shares her plant and garden experiences at her website, gardenlady.com, authors the Whole Life Gardening blog, and hosts the “GardenLine” – call-in program on WXTK radio.

    Tickets are $48, with a $5 discount if registration is postmarked by August 1.  You may download a registration form by logging on to www.gatheringofgardeners.com.  An optional box lunch is available for $11 (specify veggie wrap, tuna or turkey.)  All proceeds from this event will be used by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County to support future horticultural education programs.