The Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam (Germany) will collaborate with ArtemiLife Inc., a US based company and medical researchers in Denmark and Germany to test Artemisia annua plant extract and artemisinin derivatives in … [Read more...]
When to Plant your Garden – Are you too Late?
In many areas of life, it’s tempting to wait to start the next cycle if you feel like you are behind in the current cycle - gardening is no different. Since there is upfront work that needs to be done, it can feel even more daunting. Weeding, turning … [Read more...]
Weigela
Many varieties of flowering shrubs paint the landscapes of Central Virginia with splashes of color in springtime. Just the mention of forsythias, azaleas, and lilacs bring to mind a variety of vibrant blooms. One shrub that may not be as … [Read more...]
Planting a smart vegetable garden
Thinking about planting your own vegetable garden may bring to mind images of bountiful fresh and healthy produce. Advance planning will be the key to your successful garden. Continued: … [Read more...]
Pruning Flowering Shrubs
The correct time to prune your flowering shrubs depends on when they flower. A rough rule of thumb is to prune spring-blooming shrubs soon after they finish flowering because most bloom on old wood, while those that bloom in summer and fall usually … [Read more...]
Cross Pollination In Plants: Cross Pollinating Vegetables
Can cross pollination in vegetable gardens occur? Can you get a zumato or a cucumelon? Read More: … [Read more...]
KidsGardening- Garden Activities At Home
"Fun activities that provide opportunities for families or informal groups to learn together, while encouraging love for nature and the environment." WOW! This site offers 65 separate activities! Many are geared for all ages. They have been … [Read more...]
Holly Bushes- Dieback and Decline
The client was concerned about 10 year old Soft Touch hollies, that are suffering from severe dieback and decline. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION Samples sent to the Virginia Tech Plant Disease Lab, which diagnosed the problem as Black Root … [Read more...]
Rose Sale- Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery
Online and telephone orders begin on April 23. Peruse the more than 120 types of roses that will be available this year. After your order is complete, we will work with you to set up a time to pick up your roses curbside at the cemetery. Details … [Read more...]
A passion for pawpaws
It's shaped like an obese banana, tastes like mango custard and is probably growing wild within miles of your home, but chances are you've never tasted a pawpaw. By Su Clauson-Wicker Special to The Roanoke Times Read more: … [Read more...]