Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
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In a series of essays, author Kelly Norris discusses principles, concepts, and methods designed to help gardeners rethink gardening with a focus on how the garden contributes to the local ecosystem while benefiting the humans who care for it.
Vegetable gardening information and events for July.
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Climate change has brought about the need for adaptive approaches to home vegetable gardening. These include general steps for reducing the garden’s carbon footprint: minimizing the use of power equipment and purchased fertilizers, building soil health, and conserving water.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Found naturally in meadows, floodplains, and swamps (and sometimes called swamp vervain), this native blooms throughout the summer and into autumn, longer than most other perennials. Historically thought to be a cure for many ailments, it is still used for medicinal purposes today.
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For historic Fairlington Villages in Arlington, Virginia, enhancing the sustainability, safety, and appearance of the grounds has been a central focus, including the preservation and protection of trees, significantly shifting to native plants, shrubs, and trees, erosion control, and effective storm management.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
The bright flowers of this compact, native shrub lack nectar, but its showy, pollen-covered stamens draw numerous native bees. This easy-to-grow species is attractive to gardeners due to its adaptability and tolerance of heat, drought, soil compaction, flooding, Black Walnut, and deer predation.
