The Differences Between Drupes, Berries, Nuts and More Explained
If a peach is a drupe and an apple is a pome, then what is a berry?
Pat Chadwick
Prickly Pear – A Cactus for the East
Do you have a hot, dry area where nothing will grow? Try prickly pear cactus.
The Ornamental Garden in March
Time to get rolling!
Collards
An American classic
The Edible Garden in March
After a tough winter in central Virginia, March’s arrival is even more welcome than usual. It is time to get the garden prepped and cool weather crops in the ground.
The Role of Scent in Flowering Plants
How angiosperms produce scent and use it to attract or repel wildlife
Invasives Watch
Now’s the time to get that garlic mustard!
Upcoming Events
Get your calendar out!
Lichens
What are they and how do they affect the environment?
Invasives Watch
Let’s honor National Invasive Species Awareness Week!