How to Divide Succulents Easily and inexpensively increase your garden succulent collection by using this guide on how to divide succulents (plus some creative succulent ideas!) Source: Garden … [Read more...]
October Events
VIRGINIA'S FALL FESTIVALS Witness local farms and Main Street communities transform into family playgrounds for fall festivals. Provided by virginia.org BEDFORD COMMUNITY MARKET Tuesdays, Fridays and 1st Saturdays, downtown Bedford FOREST … [Read more...]
Great Plants for Fall Color
This article describes a number of flowers and foliage plants that do not typically come to mind when we think of autumn color. Classic, colorful fall plantings that usually come to mind are chrysanthemum, aster, and goldenrod. Granted, these are … [Read more...]
There’s More Than One Way to Ripen a Tomato
There’s more than one way to ripen a tomato Ah, the juicy joy of a ripe tomato—If you can nurture one unscathed to that perfect shade of orangey-red, that is. Source: A Way to Garden … [Read more...]
KidsGardening Growing Guides – How to Grow Microgreens
KidsGardening Growing Guides - How to Grow Microgreens Microgreens let you and your students witness the miracle of seeds coming alive and growing into a delicious and nutritious snack in just a few weeks. Source: Kids Gardening … [Read more...]
September Tips: Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
Fall is a great time to plant and divide perennials and shrubs for next year's garden. By planting in the fall, your plants do not endure the stressful summer heat during establishment and have time to form sufficient root systems before the onset … [Read more...]
Designing a School Garden
Designing a School Garden Are you thinking about starting a school garden or are already involved with one? This site has some great info and resources for you. Source: Kids Gardening … [Read more...]
Sep 27th: Boxwood Blight Community Meeting
For three years now, Lynchburg homeowners in the Boonsboro and Rivermont area have been facing a deadly disease - BOXWOOD BLIGHT. This disease can kill boxwoods in the landscape and can be easily transmitted to other boxwoods in your landscape or … [Read more...]
Parasitic Vines That Feed on Parasitic Wasps That Feed on Trees
Parasitic Vines That Feed on Parasitic Wasps That Feed on Trees Parasites have a leisurely lifestyle — set up camp at someone else’s place, live off their food, profit (evolutionarily speaking). … [Read more...]
The Colors and Traditions Behind Roses
Roses are perennial favorites for decorating and celebrating a number of occasions. They are showy, beautiful, and smell wonderful, and they come in such a variety of colors, of which you can find many offered by Jackson & Perkins. Their long … [Read more...]