On Tuesday, April 16, we will be joined by Peggy Singlemann who is the host and co-producer of “Virginia Home Grown,” a VPM/PBS program. She will talk about native plant options for your backyard landscapes. Peggy served as Director of Horticulture for the Maymont Foundation for more than 38 years and was awarded the title, Director Emeritus of Horticulture, upon her retirement. She is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and teacher, and we are excited to have her as our guest speaker!

The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. You can submit your questions beforehand (during registration) for Peggy, or ask them live.

There will be a quick update on PRISM activities at the beginning of the meeting.

Blue Ridge PRISM’s Spring Meeting is a free, online event. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording.

We hope you can join us!

Date & Time:  Tuesday, April 16 from 11:30 am to 1 pm

Place:  Virtual!  This is a live Zoom webinar. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording.

Cost:  Free

Register now:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/848817956357?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Peggy Singlemann is nationally known as one of the foremost gardening experts. Her
experience in the field is exceeded only by her infectious enthusiasm in sharing knowledge of
best practices. She is a familiar figure as the longtime host and co-producer of Virginia’s only
gardening TV show, Virginia Home Grown, on Virginia Public Media/PBS. Peggy is also
prominent in this field for her transformative role renewing and overseeing the gardens and
grounds of the historic estate Maymont in Richmond. She holds highest-level certifications as
an arborist, horticulturist, and landscape designer and has greatly expanded knowledge in the
gardening/landscape design fields through her national and regional speaking engagements,
contributions to publications, and consulting work via her business, RVA Gardener LLC. In 2022,
the Virginia General Assembly presented a commendation to Peggy for her outstanding
guidance, restoration, and preservation of Maymont’s gardens, grounds, and arboretum over
38 years of service.