It seems like it is finally fall! These cool nights and moderate temperature days feel so good. This is the time of year when we begin to see the fall decorations come out from hay bales and corn stalks to pumpkins and gourds. How do we make sure our … [Read more...]
Growing Apples in Virginia
Growing apples in the home garden can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but consistent production of high quality fruit requires knowledge of tree and fruit growth and a willingness to perform certain practices at the appropriate time. … [Read more...]
From the Vine – Fall Planting
As summer fades and the air turns crisp, many gardeners assume the planting season is winding down. In reality, fall is one of the best times to put new plants in the ground. Experts from NC State University agree that cooler weather, warm soil, and … [Read more...]
Mid-Atlantic Pocket Guide to Water Garden Species
Using native species in water gardening helps to diversify the ecosystem and provide habitat, food, and resources critically needed by native insects, birds, small mammals, pollinators, and other wildlife. This guide provides details about each … [Read more...]
Embrace Decay with a Stunning Stumpery Garden
How-to, Planning and Design, Plants for Shade The loss of a beloved tree hurts a gardener’s heart. But rather than revving up the chainsaw or calling a crew to tote it away for firewood, consider celebrating the life of the tree and its ongoing … [Read more...]
Plant Perennial Vegetables in Winter
Some of my favorite foods are perennials. When used to refer to food plants, perennial means that the plant lives from year to year and does not die after flowering once. While many perennial food plants are fruit trees and bushes, there are also … [Read more...]
Managing the Garden in Extreme Heat
When a summer heat wave arrives, it can be stressful for plants and gardeners alike. The plants of your landscape will require a little more TLC to make it through periods of extreme heat. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Heat Stroke: Protect Yourself in the Garden this Summer!
Woah! Who turned up the heat? It seems with temperatures consistently reaching into the upper 90’s, that summer started early and intends to be l-o-n-g! This doesn’t mean we can’t keep gardening, but it does mean that we need to take extra … [Read more...]
Seed Saving Basics
For longtime gardeners, saving seeds from their plants may be a family tradition. For new gardeners, it may only be a matter of time until they wonder if they can save the seeds forming in their vegetables and flowers to grow next year's garden. … [Read more...]
Native Grasses, Sedges and Rushes for the Home Landscape
Native grasses, sedges and rushes can add structure and beauty to your garden all year long while also playing an important role in supporting our local wildlife. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]