Is it the Dead of Winter in Your Garden? Hardly
The shortening days of fall signaled to our plants that it was quitting time for the food-making machinery in their… Read More »Is it the Dead of Winter in Your Garden? Hardly
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Planning a Vegetable Garden Irrigation System
Q: I am planning to install a raised bed vegetable garden irrigation system. What are some things I should be… Read More »Planning a Vegetable Garden Irrigation System
The Ubiquitous Callery Pear
Don’t be fooled by this attractive blooming tree.
Red Imported Fire Ants in Virginia
Question: Red imported fire ants (RIFA) have been reported in southeastern Virginia and some Virginia cities and counties have been… Read More »Red Imported Fire Ants in Virginia
Enriching Lives Through Therapeutic Horticulture
All of us who work in the garden appreciate how it can enhance our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With… Read More »Enriching Lives Through Therapeutic Horticulture
Protecting Darkness at Night, and Why Gardeners Should Care
April 21-28, the week of this month’s new moon, is International Dark Sky Week. This is a worldwide celebration of… Read More »Protecting Darkness at Night, and Why Gardeners Should Care
Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control I love everything about spring and the ability to finally get outside – early garden maintenance, seeing… Read More »Mosquito Control
Easy Care Houseplants
Question: I don’t have a green thumb. What easy care houseplants can you recommend? I’d like to have some showy… Read More »Easy Care Houseplants
Praying Mantids: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
By Fern Campbell Most people are able to identify praying mantids in our landscapes and think of them as a… Read More »Praying Mantids: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
Choosing the Right Ice Melt Product
Even in mild winters, homeowners need to be prepared for some icy weather. There are a number of ice melt… Read More »Choosing the Right Ice Melt Product