The World Health Organization reports that green spaces in urban areas are essential resources necessary for healthy and sustainable living environments. They allow urban dwellers to connect with nature, which provides measurable physical and … [Read more...]
Planting Trees – Tree Selection and Planting – Right Tree, Right Place
Many trees planted each year by well-meaning homeowners and community workers will never flourish because they are hopelessly unsuited for the conditions in which they are placed. Before rushing in to plant just any available trees, do enough … [Read more...]
TREES- Advanced Training Seminar for Extension Master Gardeners
***This seminar is open to all VA Extension Master Gardener volunteers More information and registration form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe42L9wc7I6Um6MaWrmZX89tdmy41s48IMj_nVnVjNulVgvkA/viewform … [Read more...]
Trees Make a Better World Webinar Series
A free five-part webinar series with James Downer, Ph.D. of University of California: Trees Make a Better World Thursdays 12:30pm-1:30pm April 22- May 20 … [Read more...]
Arbor Day
We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Founded in 1972 — the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance — the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. More than 1 … [Read more...]
“My Tree Counts” app launched by VDOF
Every tree planted makes a difference to the health of our communities and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and partners want to highlight tree planting projects from across the state. Submit your tree planting … [Read more...]
ANCIENT TREE WITH RECORD OF EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD REVERSAL IN ITS RINGS DISCOVERED
An ancient tree that contains a record of a reversal of Earth's magnetic field has been discovered in New Zealand. Read more: … [Read more...]
KILLING TREE STUMPS
Did you know that many tree stumps will not die - they just fade away. Stumps that will not die exist in many yards and gardens in our area. It just doesn’t seem fair that when you go to all the trouble of cutting down a tree, often a big one, it … [Read more...]
The Walnut Tree: Allelopathic Effects and Tolerant Plants
Allelopathy is a complex phenomenon which Pliny the Elder, a Roman natural science author, first wrote about in 77 A.D. In his writings he noted the toxic effects of black walnut on neighboring plants in the landscape. More: … [Read more...]
Managing Winter Injury to Trees and Shrubs
Understanding certain principles and cultural practices will significantly reduce winter damage that can be divided into three categories: desiccation, freezing, and breakage. What to do? Continue... SOURCE: Virginia Cooperative … [Read more...]