Fall Garden Cleanup
Question: What should I do to clean up my garden in the fall? It is always good to plan ahead… Read More »Fall Garden Cleanup
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Plant Identification Skills
Question: How do I identify plants in my neighborhood and on hikes? Where do I start? Good question! You don’t… Read More »Plant Identification Skills
Now is the Time to Tackle Tree of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven, is one of the most aggressive plant invaders in our area, ranked as “high”… Read More »Now is the Time to Tackle Tree of Heaven
The Importance of Milkweed to Monarchs
Question: Why is milkweed important to the monarch butterflies? What is the best milkweed to plant and when and how… Read More »The Importance of Milkweed to Monarchs
Our Healthy Virginia Lawns Program has re-opened for site visits…practicing COVID-19 precautions
The Healthy Virginia Lawns program is a partnership between the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Conservation and… Read More »Our Healthy Virginia Lawns Program has re-opened for site visits…practicing COVID-19 precautions
A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Many people consider fall to be the season of slowing down on gardening activities and focusing on garden cleanup and… Read More »A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Invasive Mahonia
Question: Is leatherleaf mahonia invasive? Yes! Because of its adaptability to many sites this evergreen shrub, also known as Beale’s… Read More »Invasive Mahonia
A Day to Say Thanks to the Honey Bee
National Honey Bee Day, August 15, was formerly known as the National Honey Bee Awareness Day. It started in 2009… Read More »A Day to Say Thanks to the Honey Bee
New Reads for the Earth-Loving Gardener
August 9th marked the annual observance of National Book Lovers Day, but much more than a single day will be… Read More »New Reads for the Earth-Loving Gardener
Japanese Maple: Invasive or Not?
Question: I heard on TV that the Japanese maple tree is considered an “invasive” plant. I have one of these… Read More »Japanese Maple: Invasive or Not?