What history is growing in the gardens of historic Williamsburg? It’s early September and I visit several gardens to find out. I begin in Williamsburg, since I am coming from the north. Later in the week, I will work my way down to the Hampton Roads area. For now, though, I am deliriously happy because […]
Recently, I discovered a delightful botanical destination in the heart of Williamsburg, Virginia. It was my first stop on the beginning of a historic farm garden and home tour throughout Hampton Roads, and I only learned of the place once I was in town. I was not disappointed. A great time of the year to […]
I recently had the pleasure of going back to my hometown to take a wonderful walk around the plant world in Norfolk, Virginia. This place- Norfolk Botanical Gardens–is a place that’s near and dear to my heart, because I grew up less than two miles away, off Azalea Garden Road, where I used to feed […]
How did a volcano cause Virginia’s longest winter in the last150 years? This post is not like the usual articles you’ll find on Virginia is for Gardeners. But you’re here, so please! Read on. Please be aware that if you purchase from some of the links on Virginia is for Gardeners, we may receive a […]
Do you want to know how to have a spectacular late-summer garden in September? It is still possible right now. You will want to continue watering. You won’t need to as much as July and August, of course, because things should be cooling off quite noticeably during night-time now. But there will definitely be several […]
