Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Promoting environmentally sound gardening practices for over 35 years!

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Photo by Elaine L. Mills

PERENNIAL: Agastache foeniculum (Anise or Blue Giant Hyssop)
New in 2022!

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic 
Anise Hyssop inhabits widely scattered areas in the northern United States and Canada. Though indigenous to only a few Pennsylvania counties, in the Mid-Atlantic it grows easily in well-drained soil. Its pretty flower spikes, which attract myriad pollinators [WATCH A NEW VIDEO] all summer, add a vertical layer to the garden; its leaves and seeds add an anise flavor to teas, salads and baked goods.

Featured Glossary word: Verticillaster

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New in 2022!

Weed Watch: What are those patches of leafy greens growing in my lawn? 

After adhering to healthy lawn care practices, one expects to be rewarded with verdant carpets, dense with grasses and perhaps intermixed with eco-friendly clover. Depending on one’s sensibilities though, desire can turn to dismay by the sight of leafy patches that look like they belong among the vegetables rather than the turf.

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August – Controlling Garden Pests

Controlling pests in our gardens can be frustrating whether they be blatantly furry and adorable or seemingly impossible to find as you search the ruins of a plant. Pests can even be invasive plants that bully the non-invasive vegetation. If you are experiencing pest problems in your garden or yard, the following classes and resources will help you.

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