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GROUND COVER: Chrysogonum virginianum (Green-and-Gold)

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

This low, spreading ground cover forms a star-studded mat of velvety foliage that is as attractive at the front of a formal border as it is in a naturalistic setting. In the Mid-Atlantic Region,* it is mostly found in Virginia, where it is common in the Piedmont and lower mountains. Continue reading →

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Hellebores – A Gardener’s Comfort

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

By Dina Lehman Avid gardeners spend the winter months gazing through plant catalogs, planning for changes and new additions to their gardens while eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring. The hellebore, an evergreen plant that usually reaches 15 inches … Continue reading →

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Continuing Tradition, Introducing Change: The Quarry Shade Garden

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

The new(ish) leadership of our Quarry Shade Demonstration Garden has reinvigorated the garden with more native plants. Continue reading →

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Plants That Deer Avoid (Usually)

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

While it is true that deer will eat anything if they are hungry enough, there are many plants that deer usually avoid. Continue reading →

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