How to Attract Fireflies to Your Virginia Garden

Fireflies lighting up the night sky

One of the things I enjoy most in my wildlife-friendly yard is watching the fireflies. What kid hasn’t run around their backyard at dusk chasing fireflies? When I was a kid, I remember summer evenings at my grandparents’ house. My grandparents, my parents, sometimes my favorite aunt and uncle, all sat on the front porch … Read more

How to Grow an Edible Flower Garden

Edible flowers on a cupcake

Can You Eat Flowers? (Yes, and Here’s How!) One thing I get asked a lot is about edible flowers. I’m usually too busy growing, weeding, watering, and feeding mine to think about eating them—but I do have a few that I have been known to nibble from time to time. Some are used more as … Read more

Tips for Growing Basil from Seed Successfully

Fresh potted basil

What would spaghetti sauce be without the warm, savory flavor of basil? I can’t even imagine such a thing! So here is how to grow your own. Ocinum basilicum—Basil. Ocinum means “fragrance.” Basilicum is from the Greek basilikon—Royal. So—Royal fragrance—appropriate, don’t you think? Like many of our fragrant herbs, basil is a member of the … Read more

Bio Tone vs Plant Tone: Which Fertilizer Is Right for You?

Espoma Organic Bio-Tone Starter Fertilizer

When it comes to choosing the right organic fertilizer, two trusted options often come up: Bio-Tone and Plant-Tone. While both are made by Espoma and both promote healthy, vibrant growth, they serve slightly different purposes in your garden. Let’s break it down—plus, we’ll explore the role of mycorrhizae, one of the most powerful (yet often … Read more

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