Gardening
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.
Prep your garden plants before vacation
Use these tips to leave your plants worry-free during a summer vacation.
Protect and preserve essential Virginia pollinators during national observance
Many unsung heroes are behind the abundance of food and beauty that surrounds us.
Gardeners can strategize safe ways to keep garden pests at bay
Every gardener encounters uninvited dinner guests in the garden. The trick is knowing how to break up the party.
Backyard composting heaps ecological rewards on landscapes while reducing waste and erosion
A well-managed compost pile promotes the decomposition of organic materials that eventually crumble into a nutrient-packed humus for your garden.
