Category Archives: MG in the Garden

MGNV Plant Sale at Green Spring Gardens

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Come join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year at the Plant Sale at Green Spring Gardens on Saturday, May 18 from 9-3 pm! All plants are propagated by Master Gardeners in their own gardens or in our Demonstration Gardens. Continue reading →

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PERENNIAL: Uvularia grandiflora (Large-Flowered Bellwort)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

When planted en masse, the graceful, nodding flowers of Uvularia grandiflora (large-flowered bellwort) create a lovely visage when they peek from under foliage, which also is attractive, especially to white-tailed deer. Even if deer are not a bother, foliage may disappear as temperatures heat up. Depending on where it grows, this native perennial may act like an ephemeral and enter early dormancy. Continue reading →

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TREE: Amelanchier arborea (Downy Serviceberry)

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Common in woodlands throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, this native provides seasonal interest from early spring blossoms through vivid fall color. Edible fruit is ready for picking early summer, but there will be fierce competition with the 58 wildlife and 35 bird species that use this tree.
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I See Differently Now

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

By Alyssa Ford Morel, Certified Extension Master Gardener Nearly 20 years ago, I had a life-changing surgery. Since adolescence, my vision had become progressively more near-sighted, and by my early thirties, my uncorrected vision was 20/800. Contacts or glasses were … Continue reading →

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Between the Rows – April Edition

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

Welcome veggie gardeners! 
It’s time to check out the April VCE Garden Guide for vegetable and herb gardening! Continue reading →

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Instagram Posts: The Beauty Is in the Details

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

MGNV is on Social Media! – Have you seen our mystery plant posts on Facebook every Tuesday? This series, by Elaine Mills, Certified Extension Master Gardener, is now regularly posted in an expanded format on Instagram. Follow us at mgnvsocialmedia! Continue reading →

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