Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
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Are you ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 14–17? Participate by identifying and reporting birds you see/hear over a 15+ minute period. Learn more about the GBBC, why birds and native plants are critical to a healthy ecosystem, and how you can help.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Found in woodlands and on rocky slopes and ledges, evergreen Marginal Wood Fern provides year round interest. It is monomorphic so its fronds (leaves) are the same size and shape, whether or not the leaf underside bears sori, the spore-producing receptacles.
#MasterGardener #MGNV Why should gardeners take care when planting? Roots contribute to the growth, stability, and nutrient absorption of plants so damage to roots threatens a plant’s survival and vigor. Dig into underground plant life and discover the difference between taproots and fibrous roots and what’s unusual about adventitious roots.
Vegetable Gardening information and events for February.
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Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Ninebark provides seasonal interest with showy flowers, winter-persistent fruits, and attractive bark, which molts in thin strips to expose underlayers. Found throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic, this drought-tolerant, adaptable shrub grows in open woods, river and stream banks, and rock outcroppings.
As the chill of winter sets in, it’s not only humans who seek warmth and comfort; our houseplants need special care, too. During the colder months, low light levels and cooler temperatures can stress plants, slowing their growth, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases, and just not looking their best. Learn how a little preparation and attention can ensure your indoor greenery thrives even in the harshest of winter climates.
