We have a guest at the Dept of Parks/Rec and Virginia Cooperative Extension building. What an honor to welcome Audrey, the philodendron, to our ranks. She is a beauty for sure and is the treasure of Byron Maddox, a fellow master gardener. We … [Read more...]
Selection and Care of Christmas Trees
For many families, selection and purchase of a Christmas tree is an annual tradition. Indeed, bringing home the tree often signals the official start of the holiday season. Proper selection of a tree, like any other product, will help to make the … [Read more...]
November Tips PERENNIALS, ANNUALS AND BULBS
With mild temperatures in the forecast, you still have the opportunity to do some gardening! Here is a list of great ideas for the planting and care of perennials, annuals, and bulbs. CONTINUE Article Source: … [Read more...]
General Recommendations for Growing Vegetables in Containers
In 2008 and 2009, the Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center (SEAREC) near Lancaster, PA and the Franklin County Horticulture Education Center in Chambersburg, PA hosted extensive trial plantings of fruiting vegetables in containers. This … [Read more...]
ISI Tomatoes
Though paper garden catalogs are not as plentiful as in years past, many of you are finding that your mailboxes contain these dream packets. If not, a quick internet search will yield a plethora of seed companies to peruse. Ask anyone who … [Read more...]
Vegetable Gardening in January
As is the natural cycle of things, January in the Virginia Piedmont is a period of dormancy and regeneration for our outdoor plants and for gardeners. It is ideally a relaxing time of planning and preparation for the coming spring, with a little bit … [Read more...]
Common Bugs And Pests On Houseplants
Many houseplants are susceptible to indoor bugs and insects due to the lack of natural atmosphere indoors. There’s no wind to blow the pests away or rain to wash them off. Houseplants are totally reliant on their owners for protection for pests. The … [Read more...]
Build a DIY Cold Frame Using An Old Window
One of the projects that I knew I wanted to include in my book, Raised Bed Revolution, was a cold frame. I had seen some neat DIY cold frame examples through garden visits over the years, great cold frame kits through various retailers and … [Read more...]
Container gardening with vegetables & herbs tip sheet
Nothing tastes as good as fresh produce. It tastes even better when you pick it in your own garden. What if you don’t have much space or no yard? You can have some vegetables and herbs growing on a sunny patio, porch, or deck in containers. A few … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Indoor Plants that LOVE the Dark
Do you want to brighten up a dark corner of your home or add a little life to the basement? There are a number of beautiful indoor plants that do well in low light situations. Many are also low maintenance and thrive on … [Read more...]