Saturdays in the Garden Calendar

Nov. 9, 2009

Wreath Workshop Reservations Begin
Sign-ups begin for these ever-popular workshops where participants produce a gratifying and tangible end-product: a beautiful Christmas wreath. Members of the Monticello family will lead you through the process of making your own. All materials (straw wreath forms, pins, wire, etc.) will be provided, including a cornucopia of natural materials. This three-hour workshop will stretch your imagination and transform any novice into a stylish holiday artist. $45 covers the workshop and all materials. Wreath Workshop reservations can be made beginning on November 9 by calling 434-984-9880 or by purchasing tickets online. Bring your hand pruners. All workshops will be held in the Woodland Pavilion at the new Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center.

Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Nov. 14, 2009

Vinegar Making Workshop
Vinegar was an integral ingredient in various Jefferson-family recipes, and there’s more to vinegar, translated literally as “sour wine,” than salad dressing. Most people are unaware of the rich traditions of using vinegar in cooking, as a food preservative, and even as a wholesome beverage. Join Gabriele Rausse in reviewing the basic principles of making vinegar then learn how to use it in creative ways. Meets at Smith Woodland Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center, 9:30 a.m. $10.

Dec. 3, 2009

Wreath Workshops
These ever-popular workshops produce a gratifying and tangible end-product: a beautiful holiday wreath. Current and former Monticello staff members will lead participants through the process in these three-hour workshops. All materials (straw wreath forms, pins, wire, etc.) will be provided, including a cornucopia of natural materials. Bring hand pruners. $45. All workshops will be held in the Woodland Pavilion at the new Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center. Reserved tickets are required and can be purchased beginning Nov. 9.

Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 4, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 5, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 6, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 7, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 9, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 11, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 12, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out - and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. - Sold Out
Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Apr. 17 - 25, 2009

Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Make Monticello a part your visit when more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes, and historic landmarks celebrate Historic Garden Week in Virginia, described as “America’s Largest Open House." During this week Monticello will be offering the following:

Event: “Meet the Gardeners.” This 11 a.m. event on Saturday, April 17, will include lunch on the grounds, walking tours of the gardens, and informal conversations with members of Monticello’s gardening staff. $25 (box lunch included); reserved tickets are required and can be purchased by calling (434) 984-9880.
a lecture on Thomas Jefferson, Gardener
a presentation on Monticello's Center for Historic Plants

For more information about Garden Week events beyond Monticello visit www.vagardenweek.org.

Apr. 20, 2010

Thomas Jefferson, Gardener
As part of Historic Garden Week, Peter Hatch will present an hour-long illustrated lecture discussing the themes that defined Thomas Jefferson’s passion for horticulture. An hour-long tour of the Monticello gardens will follow. Meets at 10 a.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith History Center. No charge or registration required, but space is limited.

Apr. 20, 2010

The Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants
Peggy Cornett will survey the historic horticultural collections of this unique program to preserve the plants of the past. Her illustrated lecture will be followed by a tour of the CHP’s Tufton Farm nursery, where plants will be available for purchase. Free; no registration required. 2 p.m., at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith History Center. No charge or registration required.

Saturdays in the Garden convene at:

the Garden Center, Jordan Classroom, and Smith Woodland Pavilion in the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center;
or at Tufton Farm: go 1.3 miles east of Monticello on the Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Rt. 53), take a left before the Simeon Market at a sharp right curve and proceed .6 mile on Milton Rd (Rt. 732) to Tufton entrance. Take a left and follow driveway to CHP headquarters in grey barn.
or at the Jefferson Library, at Kenwood, .2 mile east of Monticello's entrance on Rt. 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway);
or at Thomas Jefferson Parkway Trailhead, on Rt. 53, .2 mile east of the junction with Rt. 20.

Enrollment is limited and registration is required, except where noted. Reservations can be made by calling (434) 984-9880; advance tickets can be purchased online at www.monticello.org.


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