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Visit a garden where children with specialized education needs grow together. Explore how interactions among plants, animals, and the environment not only heal ecosystems, but also people.
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VPM/VPMTour a garden in Arlington featuring 30,000 daffodils and visit a farm-to-table program in Mechanicsville where residents grow vegetables for their dining center. -
VPM/VPMTour a garden focused on plants for tea and learn how to make a perfect cup of the world's second most popular drink after water. Discover how luffa plants are grown and processed into sponges.
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VPM/VPMExplore the important role that native plants play in our ecosystem! Discover native fruit trees and other edible plants found in Virginia and learn how to incorporate native perennials into your home landscape to support wildlife.
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VPM/VPMExplore efforts to conserve remarkable natural assets across the Commonwealth. Visit the State Arboretum of Virginia to learn about protecting rare plants. Tour the unique ecosystem of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
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VPM/VPMFresh food is one of the garden's best rewards. Visit a Mexican restaurant garden supporting sustainable foodways. Then explore a fifth-generation family farm to learn about their belief that “if you know your farmer, you know your food.”
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VPM/VPMTake a closer look at the methods used to control runoff and conserve water. From rain gardens that beautify the landscape to flood control structures that protect communities, learn how to steward our most important natural resource.
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VPM/VPMVisit organizations in Richmond and Charlottesville growing tons of fresh produce to share with their neighbors. Explore the work of community gardens to learn how they are inspiring new growers and advocating for food equity.
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VPM/VPMCreate a landscape that is both functional and beautiful as you achieve the goals for your yard. Meet design professionals, explore their approaches for a variety of growing conditions, and learn why success in the garden begins with planning.
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VPM/VPMLearn 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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VPM/VPMLearn about growing indoors all year round! Visit a state-of-the art greenhouse to see how Sweet Briar College produces fresh vegetables for their dining hall in the winter, then explore indoor cannabis cultivation with a homegrower.
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