Gardening

Colorful photographs of fresh-grown vegetables, herbs and flowers remind gardeners that the sights and smells of spring are right around the corner.

Stop these ravenous critters from stealing birdseed with a well-placed feeder, specialty feed and a little ingenuity.

In addition to providing color during dreary winter days, studies have shown that caring for plants can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

Winter is the perfect time for homeowners to make landscape changes to protect birds in cold weather and to provide year-round habitat.

From elaborate obstacle courses to spinning, bungee-jumping apparatuses, people have invented ingenious ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.

Virginia is known for its fickle climate. With heat waves, periods of little rain and generally unpredictable weather patterns, flora and fauna alike are at the mercy of Mother Nature—especially during the summer. 

Needing little more than light and room to breathe, these resilient and versatile desert plants can be successful projects for growers of all skill levels.

When temperatures start to cool, home décor heats up—often using Virginia-grown products like chrysanthemums, cornstalks, pumpkins and gourds.

It’s never too late to revive a struggling lawn.

Freshly cut herbs are a flavorful addition to many recipes and are increasingly easy to find. Many grocery stores carry potted culinary herbs in the produce section, ready to consume.