Creating Welcoming Habitats
Question: How can I upgrade my garden to provide a welcoming habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, while keeping some… Read More »Creating Welcoming Habitats
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PMG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program Earns Applause
The Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Therapeutic Horticulture team won a recent shout-out from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging, which praised… Read More »PMG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program Earns Applause
Starting a Native Wildflower Meadow
Question: How do I start a wildflower meadow? What native plants can I use? There is growing interest in the… Read More »Starting a Native Wildflower Meadow
Creating Cut Flower Gardens
Question: What are some recommended plants to grow for a cutting garden in Central Virginia? I’d like plants that also… Read More »Creating Cut Flower Gardens
Tips on Transplanting Tomatoes
As the weather warms up, gardeners are very eager to get those tomato transplants into the vegetable garden. Whether you… Read More »Tips on Transplanting Tomatoes
Best Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff
Question: For my new home, what are some stormwater management practices to protect my yard and for water conservation so… Read More »Best Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff
Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening
Question: Last year I tried a raised bed vegetable garden, but it didn’t produce any vegetables. What am I doing… Read More »Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening
Three Days of Climate Action to Restore our Earth
Earth Day 2021: It’s Time to Restore Our Earth Happy spring! We hope you’ve managed to get outside and dig… Read More »Three Days of Climate Action to Restore our Earth
Tick Tips!
Question: There are several species of ticks in Virginia. Do I need to be concerned about all of them? How… Read More »Tick Tips!
Beware the Callery Pear!
This time of year they are SO tempting! Seeing the eruption of white blossoms along a city boulevard or a… Read More »Beware the Callery Pear!