The New Old-Faithful Flowers: Learn About the Latest in Annuals June 1, 2016 Becky Calvert Right after humans learned to cultivate plants, they began experimenting in breeding them to get rid... Continue reading
Groove in Your Garden: Porch Swings Add Style and Comfort to Your Outdoor Space June 1, 2016 Adrienne Lewin Nothing says “ultimate summer day” more than a lazy afternoon lounging on a comfy porch swing. There... Continue reading
Bringing Your Flower Arrangements To Life June 1, 2016 Mary Ellen LaFreniere One of the most common floral mistakes: You hold an entire bunch of flowers in your hand, you trim... Continue reading
Spreading Beauty: Plant a Weeping Cherry Tree This Spring March 31, 2016 Katherine Fulghum Knopf It graced our front yard for 15 years, providing spectacular flowers each spring and offering the... Continue reading
Mailbox Gardens: Create a Special Place for Special Deliveries March 31, 2016 Mitzi Bible Everyone loves to receive a personal greeting in the mail. There’s something exciting about opening... Continue reading
Historic Garden Day 2016: Beauty in the Blue Ridge March 31, 2016 HOME Each spring visitors are welcomed to over 200 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic... Continue reading
Rain Gardens: Natural Feature Makes the Most of Soggy Areas March 31, 2016 Rory Rhodes April showers bring May flowers—and sometimes, they bring mud and other soggy problems to your landscape.... Continue reading
Grown from Seed: Don’t settle for garden-variety plants January 31, 2016 Sloane Lucas Imagine it’s late July. You are hosting a dinner party. Your guests enjoy a colorful salad of red,... Continue reading
Sitting Pretty: Garden Benches Provide Front-Row Seats For Spring’s Premiere January 31, 2016 Cynthia Bement Spring may not yet have sprung, but it’s never too early to envision your garden in full bloom. Winter... Continue reading
The Long Winter's Nap: Putting your Flower Beds to Bed October 31, 2015 Becky Calvert The grand finale of the gardening season is upon us. Now is the time to prepare your yard for its... Continue reading