Growing Leafy Greens
Shorter days and cooler temperatures tell us that summer is about to end. But this doesn’t mean it’s time to wrap up gardening for the year.
Chris Stroupe
The Road that Became a Garden
Where spring bulbs and ephemerals brighten the shady setting
The County Fair Comes Back, and It’s a Winner
The envelope, please. And the winner of the Favorite Vegetable of the 2022 Albemarle County Fairgoers is … carrots! Followed… Read More »The County Fair Comes Back, and It’s a Winner
Upcoming Events
Fun and educational gardening events in August
The Healthy Virginia Lawns Program
Achieve a Greener Landscape While Protecting Our Environment
How to Remove English Ivy
There’s no denying the usefulness of English ivy (Hedera helix) as ground cover: it’s evergreen, grows quickly, and tolerates shade,… Read More »How to Remove English Ivy
Pruning Rosemary and Lavender
Question: I have some rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’) and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’), which have some dead stems and… Read More »Pruning Rosemary and Lavender
How to Remove English Ivy
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Upcoming Events
Learn about insects and trees
Dogs in the Garden
You can live with a dog and be a happy gardener, too