Starting late last month, the ruby-throated hummingbird has migrated back into our area. The hummingbird needs our help. Like so many species of wildlife, the hummingbird is plagued by the loss of habitat. However, we can plant a haven to support our hummingbirds. As pollinators, the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is a joy to see, is … Read more
What vegetable is low in calories, high in fiber, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and has been loved by everyone from George Washington to Nefertiti? Asparagus, of course! This tasty spring crop has a royal history. Nefertiti called it the “Food of the Gods,” King Louis XIV dubbed it the “King of Vegetables,” and … Read more
Like me, many of you may have read the most recent news article claiming that the active ingredient in the widely used weed killer Roundup can cause cancer. Some studies have shown that there is a higher risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma for people exposed to glyphosate-based formulas. Conversely, there are many studies, scientific and medical, … Read more
Yes, it is Strawberry season here in Virginia, and the plants are now available for you to start your own strawberry patch. So, how do we do that? Choosing the Right Location and Plants Strawberries are perennials, so choose a permanent sunny place where they can stay. Strawberry plants come in little bundles of … Read more
It is only mid-February and many customers have come into the garden center or called the store with concerns about seeing their lawns being torn up with mole tunnels. The customers are wondering, why now? With the cold winter we are having, aren’t the grub worms still down deep in our soil? A COMMON QUESTION … Read more
