Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MasterGardener #MGNV #Glossary
Fungi—rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, mushrooms, yeasts—can cause plant disease and death, or, can be beneficial as medicines and food and in symbiotic relationships. Mycorrhizal fungi partner with roots, stabilizing plants and enhancing their absorption of nutrients and water. To encourage mycorrhizal growth, #leave-the-leaves in fall.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Sometimes referred to as Wild Raisin because of its dark ripe fruit, this species is the most showy of the native #Viburnums with lustrous leaves, multi-colored drupes, and stunning fall foliage. The shrub is indigenous to low woods and swamps in the Mid-Atlantic.
#mgnv #mastergardener #begonias
Try growing exotic begonias - species so bizarre, alien, and striking that they almost seem a little frightening!
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Native #BlueWoodAster, found in the eastern half of North America, would be a welcome addition in a residential shade garden. When summer flowers are fading through mid fall, the delicate blue flowers of this prolific bloomer attract numerous pollinators (watch the videos).
#gardening #mgnv #bookreview #dougtallamy
Doug Tallamy’s latest two additions to his collection of lively writings are thoughtful explorations of how homeowners can support conservation efforts in their own yards.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Although bottomlands are its natural home, this handsome, long-lived native tree thrives in cultivated landscapes. The Alexandria Bicentennial Tree, a #WillowOak, dates back to about 1707. The National Park Service notes that Quercus supports more life forms than any other NA tree genus.
