These are the most helpful things I can think of to have in a Virginia garden toolbox. After thirty years of gardening in this great state, these are the organizations, memberships, websites, seeds, apps, books and actual tools) I use, and
return to year after year.
A visit to the Awesome arboretum in Harrisonburg After several delayed attempts this summer, I finally was able to visit the awesome Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and I was not disappointed. It was a day of several stellar events, starting with the Perseid meteor showers, and the planetary […]
It’s August in your Virginia Garden and what kinds of things should you be doing right now? Well, first off: you’ve got to keep on watering. You are in the home stretch with the main garden season. Please be aware that if you purchase from some of the links on Virginia is for Gardeners, we […]
Maymont is magical is one of the best public gardens in Richmond! Since it’s only about an hour away from where I live, I decided to visit. I wanted to enjoy other nearby garden delights. The grand plan Richmond is a convenient city to get to from most of Virginia and the Atlantic seaboard. There […]
A land of many gardens When heading to the Charlottesville (also known as the Piedmont area), Virginia, don’t miss these wonderful public gardens. If you head this way, many great Plant-lover places await you. Check them out for free (or, in some cases, with an invite or small donation). Please be aware that if you […]
If you’ve ever wanted to nibble eat things while hiking, you may have wondered: “what are some of the best books about foraging?”. It’s important to know what is in season, what to look for, and how to prepare and eat what you find. This post is about four great publications (three by current Virginians) […]
Do you want to see Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Garden Ponds, a gorgeous garden full of Lotuses and Lilies in Washington, D.C? I sure did. So, I traveled to the most floral “swamp” in all of D.C. There are many reasons that I love going to the Capital city, and I always seem to go […]
What you need to be doing in July in your Virginia garden Please be aware that if you purchase from some of the links on Virginia is for Gardeners, we may receive a small percentage of that sale. Your cost will be the same, regardless! Thanks for reading:) Wet & Wild Hello and welcome to […]
Mid-summer Garden Dreams I highly suggest a midsummer visit to Virginia’s State Arboretum in Boyce, VA. Why? By the time July hits, most gardeners are usually second-guessing most of the ambitious plans they had last December when they ordered seeds. We are either are up early weeding and watering those ambitions or saying we WILL […]
In this post, we will discuss apps, local classes local certifications, schools, conferences, public gardens and nature center programs, WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms), and intern and work suggestions.
