A Favorite Festive Flower
Blooming plants are often given as holiday gifts. Thanks to Bloomakers from Waynesboro, who donated amaryllis bulb “seconds,” to the… Read More »A Favorite Festive Flower
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Take a Pledge 4 the Soil
Healthy soil is essential to a healthy garden. But what does soil health really mean, and how can we improve… Read More »Take a Pledge 4 the Soil
Understanding Male Hybrid Asparagus Plants
My asparagus plants were planted five years ago, but the spears grow only to the size of a pencil. It’s… Read More »Understanding Male Hybrid Asparagus Plants
Plant Patents on Knock Out Roses
Question: I would like to propagate some of my Knock Out patented roses to share with friends. Is this legal,… Read More »Plant Patents on Knock Out Roses
The Trend Toward Conservation Landscaping
These days home gardeners are increasingly turning to more eco-friendly practices. Designed to benefit the environment, conservation landscaping is becoming… Read More »The Trend Toward Conservation Landscaping
Repotting Houseplants
Question: How can I tell if my houseplant needs to be repotted? What symptoms do I look for? How should… Read More »Repotting Houseplants
Prepare Your Vegetable Garden for Winter
Once you have harvested the last of your veggies, it’s time to put the garden to bed for the winter.… Read More »Prepare Your Vegetable Garden for Winter
Researching Gardening Questions
Question: I want to do research on problems I’ve encountered in my yard and garden. Web searches can be overwhelming.… Read More »Researching Gardening Questions
Understanding Integrated Pest Management
Question: I have heard the term “Integrated Pest Management” and think it probably involves environmentally safer methods than treating with… Read More »Understanding Integrated Pest Management
Grow a Forest in Your Backyard
Creating a backyard forest is a fast-growing movement, inspired in part by the desire to mitigate the effects of global… Read More »Grow a Forest in Your Backyard