April 6, 2025What We Learned: Reusing Plastic Jugs for Seed StartingFebruary 12, 2025Basic Plant Nutrition: Understanding Essential NutrientsOctober 13, 2023Month-by-Month Gardening ChoresOctober 12, 2023Tips for Starting Your Own GardenOctober 12, 2023Methods for Tree GraftingOctober 12, 2023Why a garden journal may become one of your favorite garden toolsMay 10, 2023Gardening As We Age
What’s All the Buzz About Natives? I had never considered the important role that native plants play in our surroundings. However, in preparation for a Master Gardener presentation, I quickly discovered my ignorance regarding this fundamental aspect of gardening. In fact, I learned that by incorporating native plants you can reduce your time and effort ...
The Fascinating Relationship Between Plants and Pollinators For over 100 million years, plants and pollinators have coevolved, forming a complex and mutually beneficial relationship. Entomophilous flowers, which rely on insects for pollination, have developed remarkable adaptations to attract and guide pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and even birds. These adaptations not only ensure ...
How to Manage your Landscape Using Fewer Pesticides Create cultural conditions that benefit your plants. Know plants you have in the yard Get a soil test Learn optimal conditions for your plants (pH, light, and water requirements) When planting choose the right plant for the right place Avoid insecticides to encourage beneficial predatory insects Encourage ...
April 4, 2025Regrowing Fruits and Vegetables from ScrapsFebruary 13, 2025Growing Ginger in Virginia: A Simple GuideFebruary 13, 2025Planning Your Kitchen GardenNovember 8, 2024What to look for to harvest vegetables at their best?August 11, 2024Hot Weather, Happy Tomatoes: A Hanover Gardener’s StrategyNovember 13, 2023Easy to Grow FruitsMay 10, 2023Selecting and Storing Farmers Market Bargains
February 12, 2025How to Get Started with Composting: A Simple Beginner’s GuideFebruary 12, 2025How to Build a Three-Bin Compost System Using PalletsFebruary 12, 2025How to Test Your Soil pHNovember 18, 2023Cover Crops in the Home GardenOctober 13, 2023How to Make a Worm Bin
February is all about prepping for spring. Now is the time to finalize your garden plans. If you haven’t had your soil tested in the last 3-5 years, stop by the VCE offices to pick up the soil test kit. Flower Beds, Trees and Shrubs Temperatures can drop to freezing this month; annuals that can …
January is all about planning what you want to grow this year. Contact seed companies to receive the new catalog or look at your favorite online sites. It is good to start ordering or purchasing seeds as many seed companies will sell out fast. If you haven’t had your soil tested in the last 3-5 …
Come visit our Horticultural Learning Center The garden is a space to learn about growing various plants that thrive in Hanover County through sustainable methods. We aim to demonstrate research-based gardening practices that can be incorporated into your home setting. Exciting News for 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that Waterwise Gardening will be a ...
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