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Healthy gardens are more than plants!

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Spiderwort is a Virginia native plant that is drought resistant, pollinator friendly, and has a great color.

Shana Williams travels to Virginia State University in Petersburg to meet Derrick Gooden and learn about biochar, an activated charcoal amendment that can improve soil health and structure.

Peggy Singlemann visits meteorologist Andrew Freiden to talk about his work to incorporate native plants, reduce runoff, and build better soil in his lawn and garden.

Robyn Puffenbarger shares tips for maintaining soil in raised beds and Amyrose Foll explains how to sow wildflower seeds to support pollinators.

Studio Extra:

Derrick Gooden joins Peggy in the studio to demonstrate how to combine green and brown organic materials in the proper ratio to create a rich compost mixture.