Gardening to Save the Planet
A review of Doug Tallamy’s book and his proposal for a “Homegrown National Park”
Articles
Peppers! Peter Piper’s Piquant Patience Payoff
Peppers are as diverse as they are delicious – and nutritious! This post will explore how to grow peppers in the home garden, from seed to harvest.
St. John’s Wort – Learn How to Choose
Once you sort out the name confusion, you get to choose some really great plants.
Two Terrific Tomato Sandwiches
With tomatoes fresh from the vine
The Ornamental Garden in July
Weed, water, deadhead, combat the stiltgrass, remove non-native invasive trees, and make time to enjoy the blooms.
Citizen Science
Sleuthing Opportunities for the Curious of All Ages
Upcoming Events July 2021
The heat can slow us down but keep cool with Zoom lectures on native annuals, the American chestnut, organic landscaping, and pollinator protection/mosquito control. Or, venture out for a bird walk or a native wildflower walk.
The Edible Garden in July
Finish planting summer crops, clean up spring remnants and get ready for fall planting while enjoying the summer bounty.
The Edible Garden in June
It’s time to plant and care for your summer vegetables
Upcoming Events June 2021
Improve your gardening know-how with virtual classes, then tour a beautiful garden for visual learning! Registration for the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards program starts in mid June.