"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...]
Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Start Simple with MyPlate. During a pandemic, you may be taking extra precautions to keep you and your family safe and prepared, including making sure you have everything you need at home. This guide contains information on food planning, … [Read more...]
Pull Them and Eat Them Too: Edible Weeds
Weeds are often seen as an insurmountable force, an unbearable nuisance, an overwhelming enemy in the garden, all of which ensure the utmost of destruction must take place. Before you tackle them with your hoe, harrow, or hands, please read on. It … [Read more...]
A Virtual Wildflower Walk
Go on a virtual wildflower walk with Alonso Abugattas, listening to him explain some of the lore and how to ID many of the spring-blooming plants we encounter both in Arlington & Alexandria Parks, as well as others found at Turkey Run.Zoom … [Read more...]
Thousands Of Monarch Butterflies Are Headed Straight For Virginia This Spring
Good news, nature enthusiasts! Along with the arrival of warmer days, wildflowers, and hummingbirds, you can now look forward to spotting some beautiful monarch butterflies in Virginia. Continued: … [Read more...]
Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands Of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right For Virginia During Their Migration This Spring
Good news, Virginia! The beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird will likely be flying through your neighborhood soon. The annual spring migration is underway, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these lovely creatures as they head northbound. Read … [Read more...]
(NEW!) Home Vegetable Gardening Web Page
Welcome Vegetable and Fruit Gardeners! Are you a new or experienced Virginia vegetable gardener? Virginia Cooperative Extension can help. See our resource guide and reach out to your local Extension Master Gardeners for answers to all … [Read more...]