GARDEN HEROES
The tiny allies that transform your backyard
Remember the first time you spotted a ladybug as a child?...
EMBRACING THE WILD
Chaos gardening is creeping into the mainstream
Since the 1950s and 1960s, neatly manicured lawns...
EARLY BLOOMERS
Spring’s first flowers
A reminder of nature’s resilience, early bloomers break through the cold bleakness...
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK
Information Provided by the Garden Club of Virginia
ROANOKE TOUR Saturday May 3, 2025 10 am...
A SPLASH OF SUNSHINE
Enjoying seasonal lemons & limes
A staple in cuisine, lemons and limes are prized for their tart...
INDOOR GREENERY
How to build a terrarium
When the winter blues have you down or when the heat of summer is keeping...
CHRISTMAS IN BLOOM
A Cheery Cactus to Brighten the Holidays
While plant-lovers across the country associate Christmas...
TURNING WASTE INTO WONDER
A Guide to the Basics and Benefits of Composting
Composting is an age-old practice that has gained...
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The quintessential flower of fall
As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade and the crisp air...
TREE TALK
Local experts give fall tips for planting & pruning
When we think of trees this time of year,...
