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Gardening As We Age

As we age, many of us find ourselves seeking new hobbies that provide both enjoyment and purpose. Gardening is an excellent activity that can offer numerous benefits, including increased physical activity, improved mental health, and a sense of accomplishment. However, as we get older, gardening can become more challenging, requiring modifications and adaptations to ensure …

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 ...

How to Manage your Landscape Using Fewer Pesticides

managing your landscape with fewer pesticides Here you will find practical, science-based strategies to help you cultivate a thriving garden while minimizing pest problems and supporting beneficial wildlife. You’ll learn how to assess your soil, choose the right plants for your space, and create growing conditions that naturally discourage pests. We offer tips for improving plant health, encouraging pollinators and predatory ...

Kitchen Gardening

Creating a kitchen garden November 9, 2025Planting Indoor Herbs for the WinterNovember 9, 2025Winter CropsApril 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 ...

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 ...