Putting Your Beds to Bed September 1, 2013 Helen Wilson Dorothy Parker, a writer and poet once said, “Summer makes me drowsy. Autumn makes me sing….” When... Continue reading
Spice it up with Herbs: Traditional floral arrangements with a twist May 30, 2013 Ingrid McCrary When your mouth is watering from all the fresh flavors of summer, extend the sensory pleasure from... Continue reading
Getting Down and Dirtless: Alternative Gardens for indoors and small spaces May 29, 2013 Trish Roth Come on in, the water’s fine! Did you know there are soilless gardening alternatives that can produce... Continue reading
Ask the Professionals: What's Your Favorite Plant? February 28, 2013 admin With spring in swing and summer on the horizon, it’s time to think about what you’re going to do to... Continue reading
Historic Garden Week in Roanoke: An Early Glimpse of Tour’s Homes, Gardens February 28, 2013 admin This year the Garden Club of Virginia celebrates 80 years of Historic Garden Week, a spectacular statewide... Continue reading
Rain Barrels: Collect Water, Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste February 28, 2013 Kip Rudge Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said it best: “Into each life some rain must fall.” To wit and ergo, it... Continue reading
Gifts for the Gardener November 14, 2012 Carrie Waller Winter has settled over the region once again, replacing outdoor adventures with new ones indoors,... Continue reading
Foundation Plantings: Surround Your Home with the Right Plants August 31, 2012 Suzanne Ramsey When my husband and I bought our first home together 13 years ago, the foundation plantings we inherited... Continue reading