The Gardens at historic Schoolhouse #18 in Marshall were started in 1991 by Master Gardeners to provide a colorful environment to demonstrate best gardening practices. Today, there are many themed gardens — one of the largest is the Piedmont Native Pollinator Bed showcasing a wide variety of plants. In the summer it is abuzz with insects, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Every season brings new visual interest to the gardens…

Additional Schoolhouse #18 garden features…

Educational programs…

Address: 7592 East Main St. Marshall, VA 20115

Parking is available at the corner of Whiting Rd and Hwy 55 or at adjacent Northern Fauquier Community Park, there is limited parking on the grounds.

Open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. The Gardens are open for public classes and tours of the gardens some Saturdays in the summer.

Collection: The one acre site contains a number of themed garden beds of perennial flowers, herbs, vegetables and shrubs to share best practices. The gardens are planted around an historic one room schoolhouse built in 1887. 

History: Built in 1887, the one room schoolhouse served local white children until 1910, when it began serving local black students. It remained open until Fauquier County built consolidated schools and closed in 1964.  Extension Master Gardeners began creating the gardens and partnering with other community organizations to restore the schoolhouse in 1991. The property is currently overseen by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation.

Additional Information:  Master Gardeners are hard at work each Thursday morning of the growing season from 9-12 and are always willing to share their knowledge. Stop on by if you can.

More information about the history of the Gardens at #18 Schoolhouse can be found here.