Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients: 1/3 cup of chopped flat leaf parsley 1/3 cup of fresh tarragon or fennel fronds 1/3 cup of fresh… Read More »Green Goddess Dressing
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Spotted Lanternfly, the Newest Invasive
A new invasive pest entered our state in January of 2018 called the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula. By the fall… Read More »Spotted Lanternfly, the Newest Invasive
When & How to Fertilize Your Lawn
Question: When and how much should I fertilize my lawn? I don’t want to overdo it and have fertilizer going… Read More »When & How to Fertilize Your Lawn
It’s Time to Love Your Watershed
People around the globe observed World Environment Day on June 5th, taking a moment to consider that the “foods we… Read More »It’s Time to Love Your Watershed
Control of Japanese Stiltgrass
Question: I have 40 acres that is simply covered in stiltgrass! What can I do to get rid of this… Read More »Control of Japanese Stiltgrass
Plastic Mulch & Vegetable Gardening
Question: Is plastic mulch good for tomatoes and other vegetables? Yes, it is. There are various kinds of mulch (including… Read More »Plastic Mulch & Vegetable Gardening
Good Composting Practices
Question: I hear that composting is a good gardening practice. What is it and where can I find more information?… Read More »Good Composting Practices
Attracting Beneficial Insects to your Garden
Question: What are beneficial insects and how can I attract them to my vegetable garden? Beneficial insects are the preferred… Read More »Attracting Beneficial Insects to your Garden
Sustaining Biodiversity, One Yard at a Time
When the United Nations observed this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, its theme—Our Solutions Are in… Read More »Sustaining Biodiversity, One Yard at a Time
Celebrating the Sassafras
On Arbor Day, the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm announced its second Tree of the Year: the… Read More »Celebrating the Sassafras