August in the Edible Garden
August is busy in the edible garden as we harvest summer vegetables while making new plantings of fall crops. As… Read More »August in the Edible Garden
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August in the Ornamental Garden
August is a close second to July for being the hottest, muggiest month of the year in the Mid-Atlantic area.… Read More »August in the Ornamental Garden
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?
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!
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