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 ...
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 …
February is all about prepping for spring. Now is the time to finalize your garden plans. Flower Beds, Trees and Shrubs Temperatures can drop to freezing this month; annuals that can take the chill include pansies, viola, and dianthus. Clean your annual and perennial flower beds. Add compost to the soil and add more mulch …
January is all about planning what you want to grow this year. It is a good time to start ordering or purchasing seeds as many seed companies will sell out fast. If we get a heavy snow, knock it off of your small trees and shrubs so they don’t break under the weight. Also, don’t …
Hanover County gardeners will soon have a Horticultural Learning Center. It will be a space for public education, demonstrating research-based gardening practices which can be incorporated into the home setting. Hanover Master Gardeners will manage the garden, consisting of multiple raised beds constructed through different methods and materials and featuring perennial, annual, native plants and ...
Invitation to Visit the Butterfly Garden at Pole Green Park Come explore the diverse collection of pollinator-friendly native plants at the Butterfly Garden in Pole Green Park. Each plant is meticulously labeled with comprehensive growing information, providing the knowledge needed to cultivate your pollinator garden. Furthermore, our helpful resources and experienced Master Gardeners are just ...
Want to learn more about historic gardens that thrive in Hanover County? Check out our demonstration gardens at Scotchtown. Patrick Henry resided at Scotchtown from 1771 to 1778, during his most influential time in revolutionary history including when wrote his famous “Liberty of Death” speech and became Virginia’s Governor. It is the only original standing ...
Visit the Extension Office Demonstration Garden The garden at the Extension Office was created by the Hanover Master Gardeners using native plants leftover from a horticulture display at the Virginia State Fair several years ago along with a few packages of zinnia and cosmos seeds, with the idea of planting and thinking this will be ...
Home Gardening classes are being offered both in person or virtually. To attend in person contact the library to register – attendance is limited. To view zoom sessions sign up at …. You will be sent a link the afternoon before the session. A link to the recording of the previous session will be added …