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.
This year (Back in 2007, Ed.) Michael and the girls asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day. Since we’d fenced the front garden in, I could no longer see the big pond. If you read my post on Drought, you’ll know it had been pretty low anyhow. I wanted a smaller, more aesthetically pleasing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Exploring in D.C. There are many reasons to visit the beautiful children’s garden in the National Arboretum, Washington D.C.. I had fun exploring the Washington Youth Garden in D.C. It’s only minutes from Virginia, so exploring at the National Arboretum (where the Washington Youth Garden is located) is quick, easy and inspiring! Please be aware […]
