Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This native tree of northeastern and north central North America can be long-lived; some Canadian specimens could be over 1,000 years old. The common name, “tree of life,” refers to the medicinal properties of the bark and foliage, which cured scurvy.
In 2018, mgnv.org published “Five Things You Didn’t Know . . . About The History of Master Gardeners.” This article is a follow up to answer questions and clear up common misconceptions as Virginia Master Gardeners celebrate their 45th anniversary in 2024.
Vegetable Gardening information for January.
The most common fruits are capsules, which come in many shapes and sizes and are categorized by how they split open to release their seeds. To learn more, click on our latest and last word for 2023, capsule.
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This graceful grass naturally grows in dry woodlands and barrens mostly north of the Mason-Dixon Line. It is the most shade-tolerant native grass, and its distinctive flowering and seed heads are a lovely ornamental feature, showing especially well when backlit.
Start out 2024 by treating yourself to some special tools for your indoor houseplant collection.
