Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Found along wet stream banks, swamps, and river bottoms, Bald Cypress has a root system, which often produces “knees” that rise above the ground or water’s surface. This conifer is referred to as “bald” since it loses its foliage in winter.
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Discover how salt from de-icing can harm garden plants and explore treatments and salt-tolerant alternatives for a healthy garden.
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What tree, native primarily to the southeastern United States, has knobby knees?
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Fragrant, yellow bells of Carolina Jessamine are a sure sign of spring. A profusion of flowers appears for several months, and glossy, pointed leaves remain attractive all year. This native is at home in the U.S. southeastern and Gulf states south to Honduras.
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How do vines, like Gelsemium, Lonicera, and Wisteria, climb?
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Over five years, #MGNV developed an illustrated horticultural and botanical glossary, defining 313 terms accompanied by about 1482 photos/illustrations/diagrams/videos. New glossary additions are paused for 2026 while we introduce "Word Quiz of the Week" to engage readers each Monday. Prepare yourself with today’s practice quiz. Happy New Year!
