April in the Edible Garden
Getting ready for the new growing season.
Articles
The Ornamental Garden in April
Tasks & Tips
Invasives Watch
Wavyleaf grass, Callery pear, garlic mustard
Upcoming Events
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Microclimates and How They Affect Our Plant Choices
An understanding of microclimates can help gardeners make better plant choices
Box tree moth: a new invasive pest of boxwoods in Virginia
Don’t panic – but be prepared
Starting Seeds Indoors
We’ve reprinted Cleve Campbell’s classic article on starting seeds indoors, updated for 2026.
The Edible Garden in March
March is the beginning of the outdoor gardening season. This article offers guidance for getting fruit and vegetable production underway.
The Ornamental Garden in March
Tasks & Tips
Invasives Watch
Catch these invasives as they start growing this spring.