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In Celebration of Salvias

In Celebration of Salvias

  • July 14, 2016
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Salvias rule in the mixed border.

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Plan Now for a Beautiful Spring Lawn

Plan Now for a Beautiful Spring Lawn

  • July 13, 2016
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Aerate, overseed, lime and fertilize in the fall.

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Two Garden Vegetable Soups, Chilled

Two Garden Vegetable Soups, Chilled

  • July 12, 2016
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Cool off with the “liquid salad” of Andalusia!

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The Vegetable Garden In July

  • June 22, 2016
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July weather in central Virginia is HOT!

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Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden

Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden

  • June 22, 2016
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Wow, what a gardening season…..

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Coreopsis — A Top 10 Favorite

Coreopsis — A Top 10 Favorite

  • June 18, 2016
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This long popular perennial has its merits and its drawbacks.

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The Ornamental Garden in July

  • June 18, 2016
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July heat, humidity and bugs — oh my!

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Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Top Pesto

  • June 18, 2016
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You’ll never toss those carrot tops into the compost again!

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Fertilizing Responsibly

Fertilizing Responsibly

  • June 17, 2016
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Using organic and Inorganic fertilizers

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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

  • June 6, 2016
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Is it a yam or a sweet potato?

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