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Herb gardening offers many flavorful options

April 1, 2019

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.

Gardening

Winter-damaged shrubs call for patience, then pruning

March 28, 2019

Freeze damage is easily visible on many evergreen shrubs at the beginning of spring, and the temptation to prune those plants back right away can be strong.

Gardening

Be frugal when buying new plants— split them into more plants

January 23, 2019

No matter what you’re buying, every penny counts. And dividing newly purchased daylilies, hostas, tall bearded irises and ferns can save you $50 or more.

Gardening

How to maintain holiday plants

December 19, 2018

So you received beautiful plants for the holidays now how do you make them last into the new year?

Gardening

Relieve boxwoods of winter’s wear and tear

December 19, 2018

Boxwood trees are great foundation plants and also can be used for privacy screening, but they are susceptible to winter storm damage, said horticulturalist Mark Viette.

Crops, Gardening, Horticulture

Give home gardeners gifts they will dig

December 13, 2018

Make your favorite gardener’s holiday a little brighter with presents that will come in handy this spring, or can be enjoyed indoors during the winter months.

Gardening

Decorate for the holidays, from the outside in

December 13, 2018

Cold temperatures shouldn’t keep you from using outdoor items to create fresh arrangements for inside.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Gardening, Programs

Deck the halls, but beware of boxwood blight

December 6, 2018

Boxwood blight, which has been found in about 30 Virginia counties, can deliver a dose of dieback to an unwitting landscape.

Gardening, News

Freshen up your home for the holidays

December 4, 2018

Whether it’s a fresh wreath or swag adorning your door, doorways or hallways—these greens can add to your enjoyment of the holiday season.

Gardening

Make your own colonial swag

November 28, 2018

Learn how to make your own colonial swag

Gardening

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