Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger

VHG Newsletter - September 2026 When the ‘dog days’ of summer hit a crescendo in August, it is hard to...

Why are ticks on mammals and why do they want our blood?

How can you brighten your landscape and help wildlife at the same time? Add in the layer most often left...

August can be so hot that the garden might seem past its best. There are choices of perennials and annuals...

Is your soil ready for your plants? This is a great question and most of us might just look at...

At my house, bird watching and bird feeding is a year-round activity. To make the birds safe in your space,...

As the days inevitably get shorter in fall, often the heat breaks and rain is part of the forecast. Fall...

Mulching is a time-honored technique in the garden. Using plant-based materials like wood chips, bark, leaves, grass clippings and compost...

Knowing your hardiness zone can help you choose the right plants for your garden. Robyn shares her advice when accounting...

Robyn offers tips on how to create a garden that offers a safe place for the wild birds in your...

Herbs are a great addition to a garden of any size. Even if you do a container garden on a...

It's officially spring, but Virginia's final frost date has still not arrived. Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger shares how she preps her...