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New Song United Methodist Church Grant

Community Garden Grant in Hanover is a success! In a time of uncertainty and trepidation, New Song United Methodist Church wanted to create a Community Garden. Not only did they want to provide fresh produce for those in need, but also a sense of unity and friendship for our neighbors. For each grant, we have a Master …

Pollinators

Pollinators in the garden 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 ...

Pests and Diseases

Plant pests and diseases 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 ...

Kitchen Gardening

Creating a kitchen garden February 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

Soil and Compost

Creating good soil and compost 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

How to Add Native Plants to your Hanover Landscape

Join the movement to incorporate more native plants into home landscapes. As we humans continue to alter the landscape by building sterile sub-divisions, business parks and shopping centers, we destroy the habit that is need for our birds, mammals and invertebrates.  Native plants are critical for wildlife survival and even our own.  Sadly, we have ...