In July, the International Union for Conservation of Nature classified the migratory monarch butterfly as endangered and declared it “at… Read More »Monarch Butterflies Are at Risk; You Can Help Protect Them
The envelope, please. And the winner of the Favorite Vegetable of the 2022 Albemarle County Fairgoers is … carrots! Followed… Read More »The County Fair Comes Back, and It’s a Winner
There’s no denying the usefulness of English ivy (Hedera helix) as ground cover: it’s evergreen, grows quickly, and tolerates shade,… Read More »How to Remove English Ivy
Do you like watermelon, avocados, nuts, apples, peaches, blueberries, or chocolate? None of those foods would exist without pollinators. According… Read More »Planting for Pollinators
It’s hard to imagine that, in 1900, white-tailed deer were nearly extinct in Virginia. The state’s largest herbivore has made… Read More »Deterring Deer in the Garden: Can it be done?
This is International Compost Awareness Week, an ideal time to consider this great way to recycle organic material like food… Read More »Composting: Great for Soil and a Great Way to Recycle Organic Wastes
The natural beauty of Albemarle County is especially breathtaking in the spring. We enjoy the parade of subtle changes that… Read More »For Earth Day: Protect Biodiversity in Our Community
We all know the relief we feel when we walk from, say, a hot parking lot into a leafy landscape.… Read More »Loss of Tree Canopy Is a Hot Issue for Our Community
This year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2, highlights the significance of taking action to “ensure the conservation and… Read More »A Growing Controversy: Should We Stop Using Peat?
With winter in full swing, Virginians are thinking about choosing a deicer to purchase for that next winter storm to… Read More »When it Comes to Snow and Ice Melt, how can I make a smart choice?