Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens

17th Street Farmers' Market: Thursday Fresh Market 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today; Growers' Bohemian Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and vintage market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the market, 17th and East Main streets. Free. 646-0477. Through October.

Designer White Elephant Auction & Sale: ASID interior designers, artisans, vendors and others offer residential and commercial leftovers -- furniture, fabrics, art and accessories --to benefit Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, with silent auction 6-9 p.m. tomorrow and tent sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Noland Co., 2101 Staples Mill Road. Sponsored by American Society of Interior Designers Virginia Chapter. Silent auction, $10; tent sale, free. (804) 370-5616.

Williamsburg Garden Walks: Summertime guided tours of the colonial gardens in the Historic Area are included in Colonial Williamsburg admission. Registration is required for all walks.

Gardens of the Gentility, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and Tuesdays through Aug. 29, except July 4, meeting in the Palace Green.

Garden History Walk, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 27; meet in front of the Printing Office on Duke of Gloucester Street.

For information or registration, call (800) HISTORY (447-8679) or visit www.history.org

Garden Day at John Marshall House: Help plant 300 begonia plants in the John Marshall House gardens, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at the historic home, 818 E. Clay St. Free; bring garden gloves. (804) 339-6007.

South-of-the-James Market: Farmers' market 8 a.m. to noon Saturday around Shelter No. 2 in Forest Hill Park, entrance at New Kent Avenue and 42nd Street. 513-3100. Saturdays through October.

Lakeside Farmers' Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday and 8 a.m.-noon and 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeside Towne Center, 6116 Lakeside Ave. 262-6593. Continues Saturdays and Wednesdays through November.

Goochland Farmers' Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday on the grounds of Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Road West, Goochland. Free. 332-3144. Saturdays through October.

Ashland Farmers' Market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday on Duncan Street behind Ashland Town Hall. Free. 798-9219. Saturdays through November.

A.C.O.R.N. Workshops: Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods sponsors workshops of interest to renovators:

Renovation Lending, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 E. Broad St. Free.

Working With a Renovation Contractor, 9 a.m.-noon June 28 at Caravati's Architectural Salvage, 104 E. Second St.; $15, $10 A.C.O.R.N. members.

Registration required for each workshop. www.richmondneighborhoods.org or (804) 422-2148.

Saturdays in the Garden: Monticello's garden programs take place at 9:30 a.m. at various locations on the estate, Albemarle County:

Pruning Practices for Woody Ornamentals, Saturday at Tufton Farm.

History of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway Hike, June 28 beginning at the Garden Shop.

Programs are $10 and require registration. www.monticello.org or (434) 984-9822.

Byrd House Market: Fresh and local seasonal produce and handmade arts and crafts, 3:30-7 p.m. Tuesday behind William Byrd Community House, South Linden Street and Idlewood Avenue. Free. 643-2717. Tuesdays through October.

Community Garden Workshop: Tricycle Gardens hosts a workshop for those interested in beginning a community garden, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, July 30 or Aug. 13 at Tricycle Gardens office, 211 W. Seventh St. in old Manchester. www.tricyclegardens.org or (804) 231-7767.

Richmond Area Daylily Show & Sale: Saturday event includes sale 9 a.m. until sold out; show with displays, experts and more 1-3:30 p.m. June 28 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Free; regular garden admission required for garden visits. www.lewisginter.org or (804) 262-9887. --Compiled by Pat Row
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