The Teaching Garden at the Benedictine Monastery
9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136
The Teaching Garden is managed and maintained by VCE Prince William Master Gardener Volunteers.
While this garden began as a garden in which to grow fresh produce for the Plant a Row for the Hungry project and provide fresh produce for needy families, today the Teaching Garden is used to demonstrate low maintenance gardening techniques that homeowners can implement in their own landscape and for hands on volunteer training. The guiding principles are to use drought tolerant, deer resistant, native plantings. Master Gardeners are at the garden every Tuesday morning and Thursday evening and on many Saturdays from March through October. If you’d like to schedule a visit or a tour, please contact us. We also offer FREE practical classes at our “Saturday in the Garden” programs every month, April – October. Available classes will be listed below when registration for that class is open and will also be listed on our calendar with a registration link.
Join us for our 2026 Saturday in the Garden classes
All Saturday in the Garden classes are held free of charge at the Teaching Garden (9535 Linton Hall Rd, Bristow, VA). Classes begin at 9:00 am and run approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Registration is REQUIRED for each class. After clicking the link to register you will need to scroll down the the Saturday In the Garden (SIG) classes list to find the registration link for your class of interest. If there is no registration link for any particular class, then registration is not yet open for that class. Please check back later.
April 11 – Kids Planting Day at the Garden. Kickoff spring with a fun, hands-on day for gardeners of all ages. Expand your gardening skills, explore vegetables, and bring home a special plant! REGISTER HERE.
May 2 – Art in the Garden and Spring Plant Sale. Explore the creativity of Spring with the Prince William County Art Society. Try different art styles with guidance from local artists. Some supplies provided; feel free to bring your own. You must register for the class, but not the plant sale. REGISTER HERE.
June 6 – Gardening for Wildlife. discover how to create a welcoming haven where birds, bees, and beneficial insects can thrive and expand your garden into a lively ecosystem full of natural beauty. REGISTERE HERE.
July 11 – Horticulture Therapy. Connect with nature through mindful gardening activities. Through sensory exploration and gentle guidance designed to promote wellbeing, reduce stress, and nurture growth – both in the garden and within themselves. REGISTER HERE.
August 1 – Turf and Cover Crops. VCE Agent Thomas Bolles will share his tips on using cover crops, followed by Environmental Educator Trish Westenbroek with tips on turf care. REGISTER HERE.
September 5 – Cultivating Mushrooms and Fall Plant Sale. Discover the best techniques for growing mushrooms at home with Virginia spores. Learn to create the perfect environment for your fungi to thrive! Registration is required for the class, but not the plant sale. REGISTER HERE.
October 3 – Fall Family Day. Come and enjoy a day at the garden! Tour the gardens, participate in fun crafts, talk to Master Gardeners who tend the Teaching Garden, and learn about composting! REGISTER HERE.