Bring back lively flavor with these best-tasting tomato varieties. Grow heirloom tomatoes varieties in your garden to be used in delicious recipes CONTINUE SOURCE: Mother Earth News … [Read more...]
WEED ALERT | Asiatic Bittersweet
Blue Ridge PRISM Recommendations Now is the time to identify and control this invasive vine since it is easy to spot during this time of year. Use our guide to identify Asiatic bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) in the landscape. Identify and … [Read more...]
What to do about wild rabbits
Timid wild rabbits may occasionally eat plants in the garden, but usually live unnoticed on the fringes of our yards. Read more: Source: … [Read more...]
BAMGA GARDEN GRANT OUTCOME REPORT – BEDFORD URBAN GARDEN
In 2024, BAMGA started a community outreach program of providing mini-grants to qualified organizations for gardening projects that are consistent with the Master Gardener mission. One of the two awarded in 2024 was to Bedford Urban Garden, Inc. With … [Read more...]
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. Read More: Source: … [Read more...]
Trees of Life – Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana (ham-ah-MAY-lis ver-jin-ee-AY-nah) Witch hazel is a deciduous shrub or small tree that may grow 15 to 20 feet tall. This easily overlooked native becomes noticeable when after its leaves turn an attractive yellow … [Read more...]
Trees of Life – Yellow Birch
Yellow Birch, Betula alleghaniensis - (BET-yoo-luh al-leh-gay-nee-EN-sis) Common Name(s): Golden Birch, Swamp Birch, Yellow Birch Have you ever noticed a tree with shiny golden bark on exposed … [Read more...]
How to Create A Holiday Wreath
A wreath is an attractive decoration for the holiday season. Making a wreath isn't as difficult as you might think. Follow these steps to create a holiday wreath using evergreen branches from your own yard. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
The do’s and don’ts of holiday decorating with plants
Keep holiday greenery fresh and pets safe from toxic plant material by following a Virginia Cooperative Extension master gardener’s expert tips. Read on: Source: … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery
One of the oldest winter holiday traditions is decorating the house with fresh greenery. Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring. Continued: Source: … [Read more...]