Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens

75th annual Historic Garden Week: Garden gates and front doors to more than 200 properties -- from antebellum manors to postmodern mansions -- open across the commonwealth during Garden Club of Virginia's Historic Garden Week through tomorrow. Costs vary; proceeds benefit Garden Club of Virginia's historic landmark and garden restoration projects. (804) 644-7776.

Herbs Galore: 24th annual herb festival, with more than 50 plant vendors and sellers of gardenand herb-related products, classes and demonstrations, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today at Maymont, 1800 Hampton St. $2 fee for marketplace; fees vary for classes, for which advance registration is required. www.maymont.org or (804) 358-7166, ext. 310.

Spring Garden Fest: Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners present classes, exhibits, demonstrations, plant and garden "stuff" vendors, and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College-Goochland Campus, 1851 Dickinson Road, Goochland. $12 registration on-site. www.gpmga.org or (804) 556-5841.

"A Million Blooms": A succession of flowering plants colors the season, along with special activities for families on some weekends, extended hours on select evenings, dining events and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through June 1 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. $6-$10; members free. (804) 262-9887.

17th Street Farmers' Market: Homegrown, homemade and handcrafted goods for sale at Growers' Bohemian Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Fresh Market 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and antiques, collectibles and arts and crafts at Vintage Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at the market, 17th and East Main streets. Free. (804) 646-0477. Markets open through October.

Petersburg Farmers' Market, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through April at the Farmers' Market building, 1 E. Old St., Old Towne Petersburg. (804) 469-3834.

Quilt Repair Drop-In Day: Consult a repair specialist about damaged or unfinished quilts or vintage textiles, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today at Creative Hand Sewing, 2117 W. Cary St. No appraisals. (804) 304-3345.

Urban Tree Fair: Info from pros on growing trees in home landscapes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Chesterfield County Government Complex, Iron Bridge and Lori roads. Free. (804) 751-4401.

68th annual West Avenue Garden Tour: Urban gardens on display plus children's activities, entertainment and more, noon-5 p.m. tomorrow on West Avenue in the Fan District. Free. 921-1456.

Richmond Rose Society: Meeting features Lu Cavallaro in talk about flower arranging with roses, 2 p.m. tomorrow at Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Road. (804) 330-2404.

Horticulture Seminars: Virginia Cooperative Extension, Chesterfield Office, programs on horticultural topics continue with "How to Select and Plant Trees and Shrubs and Keep Them Happy" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield. Free, but registration is required. For information and schedule, call (804) 751-4401.

Spring Plant Sale: More than 40 vendors selling the familiar and the unusual, 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Free; regular admission applies for garden visit. (804) 262-9887.

"Wetlands and Wildflowers": Discovery Institute lecture series co-sponsored by Maymont and VCU, continuing with Carol Heiser on "Conservation Landscaping," 7 p.m. Thursday (reception at 6) at Robins Nature & Visitor Center, Maymont, 2201 Shields Lake Drive. Free; registration recommended. For schedule, visit www.maymont.org. (804) 358-7166, ext. 325.

South-of-the-James Market: Locally produced meat, eggs, produce, prepared foods and more in a farmers' market opening 8 a.m.-noon next Saturday in and around Shelter No. 2 in Forest Hill Park, entrance at New Kent Avenue and 42nd Street. Saturdays through October. (804) 513-3100.

Ashland Farmers' Market: Produce, plants, cut flowers, baked goods and more, opening for the season 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday on Duncan Street behind Ashland Town Hall. Free. Saturdays through November. (804) 798-9219.

Window Restoration Workshop: Restoration specialist David Gibney conducts a workshop on restoring historic windows, 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday in Petersburg Farmers' Market, 9 E. Old St. Free. (804) 733-2308.

Fan Kitchen & Garden Tour: Ten homes' kitchens and gardens open 1-6 p.m. May 4 in Richmond's Fan District, with hospitality center at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave. $15 in advance; $20 day of tour. www.fanwomansclub.com or (804) 358-2917.

Williamsburg Gardening Symposium: "Celebrating the American Garden: Bringing People and Plants Together" is the topic for the four-day symposium, May 4-7 in Colonial Williamsburg. For schedule, fees and registration, visit www.ColonialWilliamsburg.org/conted or call (800) 603-0948..

--Compiled by Pat Row
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