Virginia gardening

How is it possible to buy apples all year round? Veronique Greenwood investigates the chemical alchemy that puts ripening on hold.

Free planting templatesI often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime time. In the meantime, her note jogged my memory about…

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How do I start? Many people wrestle with this question after deciding they want to transform their existing yard into a native plant garden. When Susan and Jim Graham first made that decision they described their existing yard as “ mostly turf grass with an azalea mustache;” a look typical of many of the landscapes…

Growing Virginia bluebells in their native range is a great way to add pretty spring and early summer color. These gorgeous wildflowers thrive in partially shady woodlands and can be used to naturalize gardens, in beds, wooded areas, and borders. Learn more in this article.

Today’s photos come from Crystal Detamore and her garden in Virginia. This is a lovely dark-leaved heuchera hybrid. Though hardy to a wide range of climates, hybrid heucheras can be […]

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We got to see what April looked like in Wendy Kremer's Virginia garden on Friday. Today we get to see what happens in May, which Wendy says is her favorite month. I can see why! You'll find much more...