Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening
Question: Last year I tried a raised bed vegetable garden, but it didn’t produce any vegetables. What am I doing… Read More »Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening
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Three Days of Climate Action to Restore our Earth
Earth Day 2021: It’s Time to Restore Our Earth Happy spring! We hope you’ve managed to get outside and dig… Read More »Three Days of Climate Action to Restore our Earth
Tick Tips!
Question: There are several species of ticks in Virginia. Do I need to be concerned about all of them? How… Read More »Tick Tips!
Beware the Callery Pear!
This time of year they are SO tempting! Seeing the eruption of white blossoms along a city boulevard or a… Read More »Beware the Callery Pear!
Best Turfgrass for Central Virginia
Question: What are the best types of turf for Central Virginia, and how do I go about choosing one for… Read More »Best Turfgrass for Central Virginia
Time to Start Tomatoes From Seed!
As thoughts turn to vegetable gardening in late winter and early spring, many of us want to start some vegetables… Read More »Time to Start Tomatoes From Seed!
Determinate or Indeterminate Tomatoes?
Question: What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes? Which kind should I plant? What planting guidelines should I… Read More »Determinate or Indeterminate Tomatoes?
Putting the Brakes on Stormwater Runoff
Federal climate data confirm what we’ve all seen in our rain gauges in recent years: extreme precipitation events are happening… Read More »Putting the Brakes on Stormwater Runoff
Should I Be Planting Natives?
Question: I’ve heard that we should all be planting more native plants in our yards. What are they and why… Read More »Should I Be Planting Natives?
Apple Tree Diseases
Question: What disease affected my apple trees last year and what do I do about it? Diagnosing plant diseases can… Read More »Apple Tree Diseases