Meet one of the most touchable, versatile and easy plants you'll ever grow - Lemon Coral™ Sedum. Whether you're planning your container recipes or redoing a garden bed, you'll find a use for this fabulous succulent. Let's take a closer … [Read more...]
A Close Look at Those Hard Working Woodpeckers
“I’m mad for woodpeckers,” I wrote, and Stephen Shunk wrote back: “Mad for woodpeckers is a very good thing.” I suspect if you are not already, that by the end of this story and podcast, you’ll be mad for them, too, and positively amazed at their … [Read more...]
Add Color to Winter Gardens
Shrubs and trees with red fruits or leaves are a great way to add color to your winter garden. Check out this publication from Virginia Cooperative Extension for plant ideas that add a pop of red. Click on link … [Read more...]
Don Davis: 10 Kinds of Houseplants Ideal for Low Light Indoors
Croton and hibiscus are the wrong houseplants to grow if your home has a minimum of light. The following shade-tolerant houseplants are much more likely to be an asset to your indoor environment over the years. CONTINUE SOURCE: The News & … [Read more...]
Nandina Berries Kill Birds
Nandina is a popular garden shrub used through the U.S. It is non-native, and considered invasive in some states. While the berries are showy and last for months, they have a serious side effect: they’re toxic to … [Read more...]
Attract Birds with Dwarf Conifers
When it comes to attracting birds, there is a guaranteed recipe for success. Birds are attracted to a backyard that provides the tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting sites. And what’s a great way to offer all … [Read more...]
The Best Winter Herbs to Grow (and Eat)
The winter can be frustrating for some. There's fewer hours of daylight, the weather can be bone-chillingly cold, and you find yourself rotating between squash, brussels sprouts, and bread. It can get dull and repetitive. But just because it’s … [Read more...]
The “most technologically-sophisticated commercial indoor farm in the world” will grow 30X more produce
As our technology is advancing, so are our farms. Indoor farming company Bowery is constructing what they describe as the “most technologically-sophisticated commercial indoor farm in the world.” It’s their second, … [Read more...]
What The Heck Is Bergamot?
If you're a fan of Earl Grey tea, you know the distinct citrusy scent and flavor of bergamot. But what the heck is it? And who was Earl Grey? We have the answers... Source: Farmers' Almanac … [Read more...]
Where You’ll See Bedford Master Gardeners
What do we do? Where will you see us? We conduct many educational programs and projects in our community, such as... RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION GARDEN On the grounds of Clayton Nature Study Center. Originally part of the Beautiful Garden Plant … [Read more...]