With autumn upon us, it’s time to think about air and soil temperatures falling – thankfully after a long, horribly hot summer, in some regions. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Pawpaw plant is host to zebra swallowtails
My new yard in Virginia Beach, Va., is extra special – it features a large, large pawpaw tree. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Meet nice wild bergamot and not-nice kudzu
If you are curious about how to identify the native perennial wild bergamot, just look for the plant with lavender flowers that look like ragged pompons, says native plant expert Helen Hamilton. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Renovation transforms 10-year-old retirement home into updated retreat
After purchasing our retirement home in the West Neck Villages golf community in Virginia Beach, Va., in late February, we spent three months renovating the 10-year-old house. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Aging in place calls for strategic planning
Downsizing is not an easy decision – but a smart one if you know deep in your heart it’s the right step toward aging in place. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Hospital’s farmers market, healthy choice
A farmers market at a hospital may seem like a strange fit. Riverside Regional Medical Center however, views it as another way of helping people get healthier and happier. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Rattlesnack-master, a head turner
You can’t walk past rattlesnake-master without giving it a second look. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Legos exhibit connects with nature at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The big bumblebee weighs 60 pounds. The dramatic dragonfly features a 3 1/2-feet wingspan. A regal red rose stands seven feet tall. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Gardening with children produces lifelong passion and lifetime memories
Summers were spent with my grandmother in a rural area near Lynchburg, Va. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Looking for a clever way to add a little good luck to your landscape?
Looking for a clever way to add a little good luck to your landscape? … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Wild petunia provides pretty summer flowers
Petunias produce pretty summer flowers, and the native Carolina wild petunia is no exception. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Virginia Zoo’s horticulturist retires to enjoy other gardening ventures
The Virginia Zoo is about the gardens and the gardens are about the animals – thanks to the vision of horticulturist Marie Butler. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Too much water unhealthy for plants and house
The word "drainage" is a word you either hate or love. Excessive water around a house and garden is bad for everything – plants and home. … Click to Continue »
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