Sustainable and Creative Ways to Use Autumn Leaves Each autumn, trees shed their leaves, covering yards and gardens with a colorful blanket. While it may be tempting to simply bag them up and throw them away, there are many practical, eco-friendly, and creative ways to use fallen leaves. Keeping leaves out of landfills helps reduce …
This write-up is starting with a shout-out to the two Master Gardeners who conducted the mini session titled Seed Starting at the Master Gardener Association of the Central Rappahannock Area (MGACRA) Seed Swap held on February 1, 2025. Attending the mini session inspired the following experiment being conducted by the Hanover County Master Gardeners. It’s ...
Introduction Understanding plant nutrition is key to fostering robust growth and productivity. Whether you’re a gardener, farmer, or plant enthusiast, recognizing the essential nutrients plants need and how they obtain them can significantly enhance plant health. This article explores the vital macronutrients and micronutrients necessary for plant development, their sources, and strategies to maintain a …
Although Spring and Summer seem to be the most intense times for gardening there are chores that can be done each and every month. Check out the tips below for gardening in Hanover, planting zone 7b, to extend your garden to all seasons, maintain a healthy lawn, flower beds, trees and shrubs. In addition some ...
So you want to start a garden? Congratulations! What a joy! The good news is that you’re about to start a process that connects you to your neighbors, good teachers, wonderful peers, and to some of the Earth’s plants, bugs and microorganisms. The bad news is that you are jumping into a sea of information …
Grafting, a fundamental technique in gardening, unites the fates of two plants. This process involves merging the upper part of one plant, known as the scion, with the lower portion of another, called the understock. Essentially, the scion becomes the upper structure of the resulting plant, while the understock transforms into either the root system …
What is a garden journal and why should you create one? A journal is a place to document garden observations and record anything that relates to your garden, and by keeping a journal, you will be creating a form of reference manual for your garden. Recording observations and reviewing past journal entries, you will begin …
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 …
