Whether you’re stealing a kiss beneath it or hanging a sprig in the doorway for good luck, mistletoe is one of the season’s most iconic holiday plants. Here’s everything you didn’t know you needed to know about this holiday classic. What is Mistletoe? The botanical name for mistletoe is Phoradendron, which means tree thief. While … Read more
I know fall is just around the corner when the bearded iris rhizomes arrive in the store—and guess what? They just got here. That means the season is changing (fall officially begins one month from this coming Thursday, to be exact), and it’s time to start planting for next spring’s show-stopping blooms. A Bit of … Read more
This Wednesday, August 8th, is National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. Yes, really. Zucchini does seem to be the one vegetable of which I often have an overabundance. So what can I do with it? Creative Ways to Cook & Share Zucchini While I don’t “sneak” it onto my neighbor’s porch, I … Read more
I’ve had several customers this week asking about growing pumpkins—and when to plant for a Halloween harvest. So here’s some information about pumpkins… Fun Facts About Pumpkins Pumpkins are members of the cucurbit family—that means they are related to squash, cucumbers, and melons. They were a food crop cultivated by Native Americans long before the … 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
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
