Straw Bale Gardening
The planting medium that’s also a raised bed
Cathy Caldwell
Planting for Pollinators
Do you like watermelon, avocados, nuts, apples, peaches, blueberries, or chocolate? None of those foods would exist without pollinators. According… Read More »Planting for Pollinators
Understanding Organic Gardening
Question: What is Organic Gardening? Many of us are interested in organic gardening as a way to produce healthy fruits… Read More »Understanding Organic Gardening
Upcoming Events
Learning opportunities this month
Stinky, Fuzzy, or Toxic?
My New Ornamental Garden Strategy
Deterring Deer in the Garden: Can it be done?
It’s hard to imagine that, in 1900, white-tailed deer were nearly extinct in Virginia. The state’s largest herbivore has made… Read More »Deterring Deer in the Garden: Can it be done?
Composting: Great for Soil and a Great Way to Recycle Organic Wastes
This is International Compost Awareness Week, an ideal time to consider this great way to recycle organic material like food… Read More »Composting: Great for Soil and a Great Way to Recycle Organic Wastes
No Mow May
Mow less and help pollinators
Growing Tomatillos
Try these tart cousins of the tomato
Upcoming Events
PMG Plant Sale!