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Planting A New Tree

Planting A New Tree

  • October 17, 2015
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Early winter is an ideal time….

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Aerating Your Lawn

Aerating Your Lawn

  • October 15, 2015
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Getting to the root of the problem

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Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Spring-Flowering Bulbs

  • October 1, 2015
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Bulbs are one of the best investments a gardener can make.

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October Vegetable Garden:Tips & Tasks

  • September 28, 2015
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My paranoia season.

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Garlic

Garlic

  • September 26, 2015
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One of the easiest crops……

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Virginia Healthy Lawns

Virginia Healthy Lawns

  • September 15, 2015
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A program all should try.

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My Grandmother’s Gumbo, Fortified with Okra

  • September 14, 2015
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REAL gumbo is made with okra.

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Callicarpa (Beautyberry)

Callicarpa (Beautyberry)

  • September 14, 2015
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This purple-fruiting beauty expands the autumn palette.

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The Ornamental Garden in October

  • September 14, 2015
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Autumn is the busiest time of year in the ornamental garden.

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September Tips and Tasks in the Vegetable Garden

  • September 2, 2015
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The Dog Days of August are………

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