October in the Vegetable Garden
October vegetable gardening is a blend of harvesting, planting and preparing the garden for the winter and next season.
Ralph Morini
The Vegetable Garden in September
Now is the time to tidy up the summer garden and plant hardy leaf and root crops for late fall and early winter harvest
Responsible Lawn Management in the Era of Climate Change
Do we truly need that perfect turfgrass lawn?
Eggplants: Easy to Grow with Surprising Variety and Versatility
Eggplants grow well in Central Virginia and add many international possibilities to the garden and table.
In the Vegetable Garden- August
August is the time to clean up tired spring plantings and get seeds and plants for fall harvest in the ground.
In the Vegetable Garden: July
Tasks & Tips for July
Pollination: Flowering Plants, Pollinators, and the Wonder of it All
A deeper look into pollination reveals a lot about mutual dependence in the natural world and the importance of maintaining biodiversity.
The Vegetable Garden in June
June tips to keep the vegetable garden healthy and happy.
May In the Vegetable Garden
May is the busiest month of the year for many home vegetable gardeners.
Another Pesticide Controversy: Neonicotinoids and Pollinator Decline
Systemic Insecticides, pollinator harm, and a better way to manage pest control