At 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will present a free Garden Basics class at James Monroe’s Highland on “Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden.” James Monroe's Highland is at 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville. The program is open to all, but space is limited. To reserve a place in the class, register at https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/events/. Registration closes at 5 p.m. March 29 or when the class is full. Participants will learn the basics of garden planning, including soil testing and seed starting, and will take part in a hands-on project in Highland's exhibition garden.