New Roots Community Gardens of the International Rescue Committee
Learn about community gardens and how they work with a special program of the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville, VA
Melissa King
The Role of Scent in Flowering Plants
How angiosperms produce scent and use it to attract or repel wildlife
Schoolyard Gardening Projects
Nothing compares to the bright smiles of children in a garden! Curious about the outdoors, eager to explore, and excited… Read More »Schoolyard Gardening Projects
How Flowering Plants Attract Pollinators
The co-evolution of flowering plants and pollinators is a fascinating story.
Rain Gardens
Intro to rain gardens and their function, plus how to create one on your own property
Black Walnut Trees
A black walnut tree is an attractive addition to the landscape, but use caution in selecting an appropriate location, due to their toxicity to other plants and animals.
Applause for Dark Red, Deep Blue, and Purple Produce
Eat a rainbow that includes deeply-hued produce for better health
Heirloom Vegetables
Heirloom vegetables are “living horticulture artifacts.” They are grown from heirloom seeds that have been saved for many years and passed down from one generation to the next. These cultivars are true-to-type and represent a distinct and important gene pool.
Late Season Planting with Children: Fall Bush Beans
Fun activity to help children learn how to prepare for, measure, and plant fall bush beans.
How to Grow Melons
Learn about best practices for starting melon seeds and transplants in your vegetable garden to supply fresh, juicy melons to enjoy.