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An Amazing Master Gardeners’ Garden

An Amazing Master Gardeners’ Garden

  • August 30, 2022
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Piedmont Master Gardeners Fern and Cleve Campbell share their experience in building their truly unique sustainable gardens, from soil care to food preservation in this eye-opening and engaging article.

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The Road that Became a Garden

The Road that Became a Garden

  • August 29, 2022
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Where spring bulbs and ephemerals brighten the shady setting

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • August 2, 2022
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Fun and educational gardening events in August

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The Healthy Virginia Lawns Program

The Healthy Virginia Lawns Program

  • August 2, 2022
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Achieve a Greener Landscape While Protecting Our Environment

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Asian Vegetables for Virginia Gardens

Asian Vegetables for Virginia Gardens

  • August 2, 2022
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The many benefits of Asian vegetables make them a healthy, versatile addition to the edible garden.

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August in the Ornamental Garden

August in the Ornamental Garden

  • August 2, 2022
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These may be the lazy, hazy days of August, but the weeds, pests, and diseases in your ornamental garden still need your attention.

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Milkweed in the Garden

Milkweed in the Garden

  • August 2, 2022
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Several native milkweeds are great candidates for the home garden, offering eye-catching floral displays and manageable size.

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My Favorite Native Plants

My Favorite Native Plants

  • August 2, 2022
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Delightful native plant volunteers at the Quarry Gardens in Schuyler

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August In The Edible Garden

August In The Edible Garden

  • August 2, 2022
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It may be a bit sweaty, but August edible gardening includes the joy of harvesting summer vegetables and the satisfaction of planting fall crops while contemplating the shorter, cooler days ahead.

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July in the Edible Garden

July in the Edible Garden

  • July 4, 2022
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The summer growing season is in its heyday!

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