Daytrips and Tips for Virginia Gardens and Gardeners
Daytrips and Tips for Virginia Gardens and Gardeners
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) growing in a community garden in Charlottesville, VA Lately I have been on a kick, learning about how many great plants we have in Virginia. I especially appreciate ones that are not only native, but also ornamental, edible and/or medicinal. (This designation includes birds, any other pollinators and myself. This leads me […]
Reasons to plant Elderberry, the perfect plant for summertime Read More »
What I learned turning my typical mundane Virginia front lawn into a meadow Recently I decided that mowing a lawn was a waste of my time. I had admittedly decided that on several other (yearly) occasions before. I was finally attempting to change the parameters of my typical lawn care in a neighborhood situation. I was
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An awesome Old World Estate finds appreciation and rebirth in a New World A long time ago (last century, even) I lived in Richmond. Agecroft Hall (also in Richmond) Virginia just didn’t seem worth it. There was a place that wasn’t far from where I lived. That had promises of a magnificent garden and an
Daytrip to Tudor Times in Richmond, Virginia: Agecroft Hall Read More »
What is a vermicomposting worm bin? Vermicomposting is also known as gardening or composting with worm bins. I’ve assembled bins before, and I will again. I have to say it’s much more fun to build with others, instead of by yourself. A long time ago, I made one with my young kids. They were 4,
The wonderful world of worm bins Read More »
A perfect garden road trip destination in Boyce, Virginia! Mid-summer Garden Dreams 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 up early weeding and watering those ambitions, or saying we WILL be up early…tomorrow. Sometimes, it is
Daytrip: The unique State Arboretum of Virginia Read More »
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.
Free and low-cost GARDEN EDUCATION in Virginia Read More »
Hosting pets, livestock and wildlife animals in your garden Hosting animals (pets, livestock or wildlife) brings joy to a garden. For the plants, animals and people, you can create a garden that welcomes all. The best part? The animals you invite will help you do it. Read on to find out how! Chickens Almost everyone
Helping pets and wildlife coexist in the garden Read More »
“Next year will be better”. Have you said this before while working in your fall garden?
Five great fall garden tips Read More »
Unlike most beekeepers who are having fun in the southeast, I am the World’s Worst Beekeeper. I am not a retired Navy man or engineer, so I do not have the camaraderie I would in a circle of midwives or herbalists. Oh, well. I love honey with a passion. And as a Wonder Woman fan, I
Beekeepers having fun in the southeast Read More »
Jasmine with Cici the chicken, who provided love and eggs for years. Ten or eleven years ago (now 25 years ago, Ed.), shortly we moved onto our own acre in the country. I began to hear the phrase “chicken tractor.” If you do not know what this is already, the image it probably conjures up
Chickens for love and eggs Read More »