Gardening Articles, Tips and How-tos

6 Backyard Invaders the Snow Brings Out

by Carole Menser (Cville_Gardener) March 9, 2021

Cold weather often brings out wildlife that we normally don't see. Some of these can cause problems. Read More

wildlife, winter, yard pests

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 03-07-21

by Melody Rose (melody) March 7, 2021

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

Start Tender Vegetable Seeds Indoors

by Melody Rose (melody) March 6, 2021

Starting tender seeds indoors is a skill that every vegetable gardener should know. Read More

growing from seed, growing vegetables, spring gardening

Calamintha nepeta, 2021 Perennial of the Year

by Patricia Oelze (PattyOelze) March 4, 2021

Perennials are great. Plant them once and they keep coming back year after year. Read More

herbs, perennial gardening, pollinators

Gratuitous Violets: Sowing Your Own Pansies and Violets

by Audrey Stallsmith (Audrey) March 2, 2021

Do you want more pansies for less pesos? Try sowing them yourself. Read More

growing from seed, pansies, violets

Garden Jokes and Humor: Sunday Funnies 02-28-21

by Melody Rose (melody) February 28, 2021

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

garden humor, Sunday Funnies

It is Time For Early Spring Gardening Chores

by Melody Rose (melody) February 27, 2021

March is almost here and for most of us that means we're actually able to begin the gardening season. Read More

garden chores, planning, spring gardening

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