Planting for Pollinators
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
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Understanding Organic Gardening
Question: What is Organic Gardening? Many of us are interested in organic gardening as a way to produce healthy fruits… Read More »Understanding Organic Gardening
Deterring Deer in the Garden: Can it be done?
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?
Composting: Great for Soil and a Great Way to Recycle Organic Wastes
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
For Earth Day: Protect Biodiversity in Our Community
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
Loss of Tree Canopy Is a Hot Issue for 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
Searching for Spring Ephemerals
Question: When and where do I go to find spring ephemerals and can I grow them in my garden? Here… Read More »Searching for Spring Ephemerals
Buttonbush: 2022 Virginia Wildflower of the Year
Question: What kind of flowering shrub would you recommend for a sunny, low lying wet area bordering my yard? A… Read More »Buttonbush: 2022 Virginia Wildflower of the Year
Controlling Tree-of-Heaven
Question: A friend told me that the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in my yard is an invasive species and said I… Read More »Controlling Tree-of-Heaven
A Growing Controversy: Should We Stop Using Peat?
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?