Shana Williams
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Shana shares some of her ideas to help you make sure you're getting the most out of your garden space
Peggy Singlemann
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Adobe Stock/Peggy shares some helpful tips she's learned over the years in order to keep a healthy and happy garden over the summer months -
Serome Hamlin/Serome shares his secret for a visually interesting garden: foliage. Learn how to use the beauty of leaves to add texture to your space.
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Roger W./FlickrPeggy shares her excitement for summer and how she keeps her garden in tip top shape as the season warms up! It's time for inspections, mulching, trimming, and fertilizing to keep your plants happy.
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Shana Williams/Strawberries are great for beginner gardeners! Here's what to expect and how to get the most of out your patch.
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Karen Blaha/With spring in full force and local frost dates passed, Peggy shares what vegetables she's planting and her recommendations for flower gardens in all types of sun. Read on for pest management, as well as how to not harm the beneficial insects.
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Maria Mas/FlickrThe final frost date is only a few weeks away for most of Virginia, and then gardening will be in full swing! Peggy shares her advice on prepping the lawn, vegetable rows, and flower beds.
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Robyn PuffenbargerIt's officially spring, but Virginia's final frost date has still not arrived. Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger shares how she preps her plants and plans out her garden beds.
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JenniKate Wallace/FlickrPeggy shares her advice on planning crop rotation, preparing soil, pruning and crabgrass control.
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Geopungo/GeopungoWith all the recent warm weather, it's very tempting to start gardening. Peggy advises growers wait just a little longer, and shares tips on what to do now.
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The weather is cooling here in Virginia, but the growing season is far from over! Peggy shares advice on planting cole crops and garlic, planting flower bulbs for spring, moving shrubs and trees, and bring houseplants indoors. -
We can start to feel the change of season in the air, and it brings new tasks for garden. Peggy shares advice for cool-weather vegetables, fall lawn care, removing invasive species, and how to transition potted plants from outdoors to indoors.
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Keep enjoying your harvest as we head into late summer! It's also time to review the past six months of growth to plan what plants need to be moved, replaced, or added as we approach fall.
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Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the year, free produce is available at Carter Jones Park.
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We're right in the middle growing season! Many plants keep producing throughout the season, but you have time to plant a second round of crops if you wish. Peggy also shares advice on how to protect your plants from deer, and to how to start prepping for fall planting.
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May is officially gardening season! The soil will be warm enough to finally plant summer vegetables and get a head start on weeding. Peggy also shares advice on mulching and managing pests.
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Learn about signs of spring and preparations for the growing season. Visit a garden pro to talk about plant care and pruning. Plus, explore the science of phenology, to plan your garden and ensure it grows in harmony with the rhythms of the season.
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Most of Virginia still hasn't reached its final frost date yet, but there's still plenty to do in the garden!
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With spring so near, it's time to get back in the garden! This month is perfect for sowing cool season vegetables, pruning, and dividing. Peggy also shares her record keeping method for her home garden.
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It's time to prune outside, and give your houseplants more TLC before spring.
