Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Eastern Redcedar’s dense foliage provides excellent roosting/nesting cover for birds; and wildlife favor its fruit. [Watch a new video of robins eating juniper “berries.”] This long-lived juniper, native to eastern North America, is valued for its wood, oils, and fruit flavoring.
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If you want a general organic vegetable gardening reference, consider the American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening. Published in January 2025, it provides a comprehensive overview of organic vegetable gardening from planning and garden layout to harvesting and storing the crops.
#mgnv #mastergardeners #climatechange #reducegreenhousegases #carbonfootprint Read about suggestions for science-based techniques individuals can implement to directly reduce the sources of greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of further climate change.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
The term “interrupted” in this native fern's common name refers to the distinctive gap left in the middle of the fern blade when fertile leaflets wither and fall off mid-summer. It is more common in the western and northern Mid-Atlantic.
February is all about the heart. From craft paper hearts to chocolate treats, they are basically everywhere. For houseplant collectors, heart-shaped leaves are highly desirable. Some people collect plants of a specific color, or species, but the four plants described below are perfect for a heart-obsessed houseplant lover.
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#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
The most climate-adaptable of our native trees is noted both for its multi-season interest and the fluted bark, which leads to its alternative name: “Musclewood.” This understory plant is found in both upland and floodplain forests throughout eastern North America.
