I still can’t read the weather gods well enough to predict what our weather is going to be for the next few weeks, but we are close to planting time. There is a lot of interest in adding fruit trees ...

By the time you can grow Honeyvine and Star Plum, those should take precedent over other crops with lower sell prices, at ...

A popular Virginia Department of Forestry program that offers discounts on native trees and shrubs is back at participating nursery locations.

Start with practically nothing as you grow your garden in Garden Horizons from just a few carrots to a lush farm. If you're ...

Learn how to grow strawberries from seeds with our step-by-step guide. Discover tips on selecting varieties, planting, and caring for your strawberry plants to enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who ...

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Preparing a garden for spring is more than just cutting back perennials. Organizing and timing seed sowing is crucial, ...

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What is more important to planting trees? Not much. So let's do it right. As a new home owner I am trying to create the foundation of my garden that will last for years to come. So planting evergreen ...

Q: I am looking at trees to plant in my yard. Are there any specific ones that I should avoid? A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive ...