What plants easily grow indoors, require minimal care, and produce beautiful exotic flowers? The answer is orchids. Orchids have been characterized as finicky plants that need greenhouses or other specialized care, but many orchids grow very … [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...]
Houseplants
Growing plants indoors may offer some challenges, but these links may help you to be successful: Read More: … [Read more...]
Hinoki Bonsai Beginners’ Classes
For those interested in learning more about the living art of bonsai, the Hinoki Bonsai Club will conduct one or two beginners’ classes in the Spring of 2020. (The exact dates will be determined based upon student interest, but the first session will … [Read more...]
BEST NEW VEGETABLES, HERBS, AND FRUITS OF 2020
We’re only about nine weeks away from traditional pea-planting time (St. Patrick’s Day) and the beginning of a new growing season. It’s not too soon to think about what to buy, order, or make plans to plant while the selection is best. Especially … [Read more...]
Feeding Wild Birds
To the responsible person, the decision to feed wild birds is not a casual one. The dedicated bird feeder buys hundreds of pounds of feed each winter and at least a bird book and binoculars to identify and study the birds. Additionally, several times … [Read more...]
Winter Pruning
Winter is the right time to prune many types of plants in our landscapes. For those who are interested in pruning timing and techniques, I hope this helps. CONTINUE SOURCE: https://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/2016/02/winter-pruning-2/ … [Read more...]
About the Great Backyard Bird Count
Every February, count for as little as 15 minutes in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to … [Read more...]
Learn How To Grow Persimmon Trees
Growing persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) is a great way to enjoy something different in the garden. Early explorers to American valued this tree, as did Native Americans who used the fruit, which hung on the tree into winter, for food during the … [Read more...]
Cold Weather and Pests
COLD WEATHER AND PESTS The Entomological Society of America reminds us that most insects, including pests, have evolved ways to cope. Dr. Lewis at Iowa State University has more. Not even deep freeze can put unwanted pests on … [Read more...]