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Creating a meadow out of the mundane

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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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The surprising Bonsai And Penjing Museum

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Unexpected delights Travelling to see the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum was an unexpected and surprising delight. Located adjacent to the administrative offices at the National Arboretum on the Northeast side of Washington, DC. I’d not spent much time on that side of the capital, but I had the opportunity to visit in early July. […]

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Daytrip to Tudor Times in Richmond, Virginia: Agecroft Hall

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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 […]

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The wonderful world of worm bins

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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, […]

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Daytrip: The unique State Arboretum of Virginia

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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 […]

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Free and low-cost GARDEN EDUCATION in Virginia

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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.

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Helping pets and wildlife coexist in the garden

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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 […]

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Five great fall garden tips

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Five great fall gardening tips to make things fun and easy

“Next year will be better”. Have you said this before while working in your fall garden?

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Beekeepers having fun in the southeast

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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 […]

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Chickens for love and eggs

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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 […]

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