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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Most of Virginia still hasn't reached its final frost date yet, but there's still plenty to do in the garden! -
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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Although we're past the first frost date, plenty is still growing in the garden — cole crops and root vegetables can power through the cold with the help of season extenders! More tender plants need to either be covered with mulch or brought inside for the winter.
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Jen Naylor grows many different types of Asian pears in her orchard at Sussex Farms, but the Korean "Olympic Giant" variety is one of her favorites and is used in her famous BBQ sauce.
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Celebrate trees and the many benefits they provide! Learn about the importance of urban trees for improving health with Southside ReLeaf. Then visit The American Chestnut Foundation to see how they are working to grow blight-resistant trees. Robyn Puffenbarger and Jen Naylor share gardening tips you can use.
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Peggy walks gardeners through protecting their plants through winter, from mulching, collecting bulbs, pruning, and more.
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Jen Naylor shares one of her favorite recipes for scallions — savory pancakes with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
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Meet a gardener creating miniature worlds in containers and visit a public library with a special garden designed for children using dwarf varieties.
