Gardening
Peruse seed catalogs for spring plantings
Start shaping your spring garden by browsing seed options.
Explore creative uses for your post-holiday tree
Learn eco-friendly tips for reusing or recycling your Christmas tree.
Check off fall gardening to-dos for springtime success
Learn fall gardening cleanup tips for an easier, healthier garden this spring.
Cut back this, not that—in a perennial garden
Learn tips for preparing your perennials for winter.
Homeowners can help preserve essential unsung garden heroes
While moths, flies, beetles and wasps may drive away picnic guests, they’re as essential as butterflies, bumblebees and other ecological wonders.
Ancient mosses provide simple groundcover
Though tiny, the ecological role of moss is outsized—providing habitat for insects and other invertebrates.
Safely handle homegrown harvests
Eating a fresh salad from the garden is a rewarding experience. But a homegrown harvest requires safe handling to prevent illness.
Farmers and gardeners cultivate their own ‘black gold’
Wiggling worms are not the most glamorous members of the garden, but they’re one of the most essential.
Decorate your space with homegrown sunshine
Learn how to grow sunflowers of all shapes, colors and sizes.
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia, and experts seek ways to track and control their populations.
