Gardening


The Spring Garden

The calendar says Spring even though the wind and temperatures still say Winter. If you haven’t already started your Spring garden, it’s time! If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you’ll want to pick a spot with at least 8 hours of daily sunlight that drains well, and you’ll want easy […]


The July Garden

The July garden, if everything is going well, is my favorite. The variety and quantity of healthy garden treats is amazing this time of year. Hopefully you are either harvesting your own or buying from local farmer’s markets and stands – sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, onions, peppers, eggplant, summer squash, […]


Summer Gardening Tips

June in SE Virginia is a great time to plant lots of garden vegetables! If you have plenty of space, now is the time to plant pumpkins and sweet potatoes. It’s also time to plant any type of winter squash (which includes pumpkins) If you have less space, it’s also […]


Spring Garden Forum Thrives!

  The Spring Garden Forum had a thriving turn out on April 1, 2017. We had gardeners from all walks of life who are interested in improving their green thumbs, and getting the most out of their gardens. The event was free and open to all, and we will have […]