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Get a close-up view of the microbial life inside of plants and soil at a Cooperative Extension laboratory. Visit a colonial style garden to learn about flowers and herbs grown to make colorful dyes for fabric.
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VPM/VPMDiscover popular houseplant varieties and learn about their care. Visit a garden featuring unique herbs and discuss their uses beyond the kitchen. -
I am looking forward to consistently warmer weather so we can plant our heat-loving crops such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, cucumbers and melons. However, what I am not excited about are the increased number of pests and diseases that come along with the warm weather.
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We all know the heat is coming; it’s only a few weeks away. Rather than react, I act now by taking a few simple steps to keep the landscape green, growing and resilient.
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Tim Wright/VPMExplore state and national champion trees at Richmond’s historic Maymont park. Tour Dragon Run on the Middle Peninsula to learn about bald cypress and the old growth forest network.
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PhotoJuthamat - stock.adobe.com/376424661Is your soil ready for your plants? This is a great question and most of us might just look at the soil to say yes — it looks loamy and has that black, rich color, or no — it looks like red Virginia clay to me! There is so much more to soil than meets the eye, and I want to introduce the best way to know more about what is in your dirt: the soil test.
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I garden with deer, where more than a dozen think my gardens are their personal restaurant to browse through. I have gardened with deer for many years, and through research backed by expensive trial and error on my part, I now only buy plants with specific traits.
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As gardeners, during the winter months we start missing our time in the garden. We spend so much time in our gardens during the warm season, that when we are forced to slow down due to frozen ground or uncomfortable cold, we can start feeling depressed and eager to get back to playing in the soil.
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A common question fellow gardeners ask me is about what my favorite plants are. While I have a few favorites, I really do like almost all plants so trying to choose just a few is difficult.
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I have always enjoyed going into my backyard and harvesting veggies for a meal, but I find it even more exciting during winter. I often continue growing into the winter by protecting my fall garden beds that get the most sunlight during winter.
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When I sit in my sunniest room, flipping through the various catalogs stacked at my feet, I know I need to be very careful with the plant choices I make. My years of experience have taught me that these choices will have an impact on my garden — and on my time — until the end of the season.
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Virginia Home Grown kicks off its 21st season with a team of regional experts! Join us for the premiere episode of season 21 Tuesday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m., broadcasted on VPM PBS and live streamed on Virginia Home Grown’s Facebook page. -
Now that spring is here, we're getting more active in the garden! It's time to get cold-tolerant vegetables in the ground, but wait to plant nightshade varieties. Prune roses, and tend to trees and shrubs damaged by the recent ice storm. Join us for the premiere episode of Virginia Home Grown on Tuesday, March 30 at 8 p.m. on VPM PBS.
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Even after recent ice storms, the nearing arrival of spring is in the air. Peggy shares her tips on prepping the garden for the beginning of the growing season.
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While January is not typically a huge harvest season, things are still growing! You can also begin the prep work for this year by planting flower bulbs, turning your compost and planning out your garden.
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It's time to clear leaves and debris from your shrubs and prepare soil in the garden for cold weather for a productive spring.
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When making apple kimchi you can choose your favorite type or types of apple. Jen Naylor recommends looking for a firm texture and flavors of sweetness and tartness. For her demonstration, Jen used Evercrisp and Wildtwist. This kimchi can be enjoyed right away or allowed to ferment. Jen recommends eating it fresh and serving on top of fried eggs, hotdogs or brats.
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Visit a private garden in Crewe with Peggy Singlemann to learn how Cynthis Wood infused native plants into an established garden. Keith Nevison catches up with Jen Naylor, a farmer whose passion for feeding her family fresh, seasonal foods led to a business based on traditional Koren cuisine. The Tip from Maymont features three plants with beautiful berries that are actually noxious weeds.
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As our 20th season wraps up and the days get cooler, the outdoor growing season is coming to an end.
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In this final episode of Season 20 of Virginia Home Grown, Peggy Singlemann visits a private garden in Crewe to learn how Dr. Cynthia Wood is transforming her garden by infusing native plants into established traditional beds.
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Helena Arouca demonstrates how to integrate grasses into Ikebana style floral arrangements.
