It's one thing to eat the fabulous Virginia grown fruits and vegetables from local markets, it's another thing altogether to pick your own right on the farm in which it is grown. Spring is the time for herbs, greens, raspberries, blackberries and peaches. At the … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms
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Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Easter is traditionally a religious holiday. People often go to the cemetery in the morning and put flowers on the graves of family members, visit church for services or Mass and enjoy celebratory meals with family or at a special restaurant. But this year, for … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
6 Ways to Turn Household Trash into Garden Treasures
Cardboard: Plain cardboard, flattened and with the tape removed, blocks light. Any grass or weeds underneath will begin to break down, or if placed over bare earth, it will prevent weeds from sprouting. This technique will make the area easier to work with in … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Turn Household Trash into Garden Treasures
Tips for Successful Herb Propagation
With minimal supplies, it is possible to create an endless number of new herb plants from an existing one. As the weather warms with the approach of summer, these plants are expending their energy to create new green growth. This new spring growth is ideal for … [Read more...] about Tips for Successful Herb Propagation
Composting to Fit Your Lifestyle
It is time to begin your spring gardening and home projects. As you design your spaces, consider adding a composting site. Composting is an easy way to recycle nutrients back into your soil and to reduce the amount of waste your home produces. It offers an … [Read more...] about Composting to Fit Your Lifestyle
May Gardening Events Around Richmond
With the average last frost date now behind us, it is time to dig in to gardening and outdoor activities. May's offerings include a variety of activities, from farm swaps and plant sales, to garden concerts and virtual education. In addition to the many events you … [Read more...] about May Gardening Events Around Richmond
Free Gardening Resources for Socially Distant Education
By Denise Levitskiy Whether you picked up gardening as a quarantine hobby or have years of experience, there are always opportunities to learn more about the science and art of growing your own produce and flowers. This list is not all inclusive; the free … [Read more...] about Free Gardening Resources for Socially Distant Education
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