Beyond Flowers
A meal is not enough to support pollinators and other wildlife species. Read more about how to support pollinators in your yard.
Making a Drought-Tolerant Garden
Discover how to identify drought tolerant plants and use them to make your garden beautiful all summer long. Read Part 1 here...
We can’t change the weather, but we can make our plantings more resilient. Drought-tolerant gardening strategies help us enjoy our gardens with little or no supplemental watering. Read Part 2 here ...
July and August: To Do and To Do Less
Summer at last! Tomatoes are ripening, flowers blooming, and we are enjoying prime time in the garden. July and August can be our most productive season in the garden. Here are a few tips to keep your garden beautiful all summer. Learn more here...
Mythical Rosemary
Rosemary's woody, green fragrance of brings health and happiness. This ancient herb attracts pollinators and grows easily with little care. Read more about rosemary's rich history and many uses.
Magical Thyme
To conjure a bit of magic in your summer garden, plant thyme. Thyme is a magical herb with a long history and a multitude of uses. The more we learn to use thyme, the more its ‘green magic’ charms our lives and our gardens. Read more here...
Landscaping with Herbs
Herbs are among the simplest plants to grow. Planting perennial herbs allows us to garden more sustainably with less waste, less work, and a positive environmental impact. Learn more here, Part 1, Herbs Part 2, Herbs Part 3
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Top Plants for Summer Color
Colorful flowers and enticing plants fill every table and rack at garden centers right now. Even the most experienced gardener may feel a little overwhelmed with so many beautiful choices. Learn more about flowers in Part 1 Learn more about foliage plants in Part 2
Who Is Welcome to Dine?
Would you grow plants to feed insects? Happiness and contentment can follow when we open our hearts to care for others beyond ourselves. Planting a wildlife garden is a good antidote to the stresses and sorrows of life. Read more here...
Native Plant Guide
This guide showcases many attractive variety of plants native to Southeast Virginia, which includes the Hampton Roads region. It includes information about how each plant supports wildlife. Read more here...
Garden Questions?
Zone Change!
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The USDA has updated the Plant Hardiness Zone map and we're now in zone 8A. The trend reveals a picture of how many parts of our country are warming. Read more ...
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