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Azaleas, Ferns and Virginia Natives | Transforming a Former Industrial Site into a Garden Haven

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Published May 28, 2020 at 5:18 PM EDT

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Visit a private garden in Prince George County that features a number of Virginia natives, deciduous azaleas and ferns that grow five feet tall. Then learn about the Quarry Gardens at Schuyler, a former industrial site that is being transformed into a haven for native plants. Peggy Singlemann presents a Tip from Maymont on deer-safe plants.

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