Gardening Articles, Tips and How-tos

Identifying Invasive Plants: Elaeagnus umblellata, Autumn Olive

by Melody Rose (melody) February 25, 2021

Sometimes getting to know the invasive plants in your region helps prevent purchasing something that can potentially harm the environment. Read More

herbal medicine, invasive species, wild foods, wildlife habitat

You Can Grow A Tree from Seed

by Adina Dosan (adinamiti) February 25, 2021

Growing any tree from seed is amazing, but an apricot tree started from a pit is really unbelievable! Read More

fruit trees, growing from seed

February 26th is National Pistachio Day

by Carole Menser (Cville_Gardener) February 23, 2021

I love the lovely green and purple colors of pistachios. Not only are they pretty, but they're also unique. Read More

history, nuts, seeds

February 22-28 is Invasive Species Awareness Week

by Melody Rose (melody) February 22, 2021

February 22 through the 28th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. So, just what are invasive species? Read More

environment, invasive plants and weeds, invasive species

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 02-21-21

by Melody Rose (melody) February 21, 2021

You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More

garden humor, Sunday Funnies

Honoring George Washington Carver This Black History Month

by Melody Rose (melody) February 20, 2021

February is Black History Month and one of the foremost people gardeners can honor is George Washington Carver. Read More

black history month, george washington carver, peanuts, soy beans, sweet potatoes

Dealing with Bitter Cold and Winter Storms in the Garden

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) February 18, 2021

What can snow, ice, and freezing temperatures do to your garden? Read More

cold weather, winterizing

How to Discourage Bully Birds at Your Feeders

by Melody Rose (melody) February 17, 2021

If you have bird feeders, then you know exactly what 'bully birds' are and there are some things you can do to discourage these thugs. Read More

attracting wild birds, bird feeding, feeding wild birds

5 Vitamin Loaded Fruits You Can Grow in the Dead of Winter

by Carole Menser (Cville_Gardener) February 16, 2021

Winter weather got you down? Here's some examples of winter fruit you can grow. Read More

citrus, indoor gardening, winter fruit

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 02-14-21

by Melody Rose (melody) February 14, 2021

You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More

garden humor, Sunday Funnies

The History, Lore and Traditions of Roses

by Melody Rose (melody) February 13, 2021

No flowering plant in history is as beloved as the rose. It has been cherished and revered for millennia. Read More

garden history, history, roses

February is National Bird Feeding Month

by Audrey Stallsmith (Audrey) February 11, 2021

Do you believe bird feeding is "for the birds?" It can be an easy and inexpensive hobby. Read More

attracting wild birds, backyard birding, birdseed

February's Birth Flowers: Violets and Primroses

by Carole Menser (Cville_Gardener) February 9, 2021

Cheerful cool-weather violas and primroses are February's birth flowers. Read More

primroses, violas, violets

Celebrating Valentine's Day with the Language of Flowers

by Melody Rose (melody) February 8, 2021

Celebrating with flowers is something that people do, no matter where they are from. Read More

history, language of flowers

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 02-07-2021

by Melody Rose (melody) February 7, 2021

You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More

garden humor, Sunday Funnies

Alternative Sources For Garden Seed This Year

by Melody Rose (melody) February 6, 2021

Last year vegetable seed companies were overwhelmed with orders and this year seems to be starting out the same. Read More

growing from seed, seed starting, vegetable gardening

The United Nations; 2021 the Year of Fruit and Vegetables

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) February 5, 2021

Who doesn’t love to grow their own produce? This is the perfect year to do so. Read More

Mastering the Jungle in My Garden

by Adina Dosan (adinamiti) February 2, 2021

How would gardening be without weeding and pruning? Practically speaking, it wouldn't exist! Read More

garden chores, maintenance, pruning

Build a Cold Frame For a Winter Garden

by Melody Rose (melody) January 30, 2021

January is all but over and gardeners everywhere are ready to get things growing again. A cold frame will give you a jump on the season. Read More

cold frame gardening, cold frames, winter gardening

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 01-31-21

by Melody Rose (melody) January 30, 2021

You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More

garden humor, Sunday Funnies