Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Fragrant, yellow bells of Carolina Jessamine are a sure sign of spring. A profusion of flowers appears for several months, and glossy, pointed leaves remain attractive all year. This native is at home in the U.S. southeastern and Gulf states south to Honduras.
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How do vines, like Gelsemium, Lonicera, and Wisteria, climb?
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Over five years, #MGNV developed an illustrated horticultural and botanical glossary, defining 313 terms accompanied by about 1482 photos/illustrations/diagrams/videos. New glossary additions are paused for 2026 while we introduce "Word Quiz of the Week" to engage readers each Monday. Prepare yourself with today’s practice quiz. Happy New Year!
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This native of northeastern and north central North America can be very long-lived; along cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment in Canada, specimens could be over 1,000 years old. The common name, which means “tree of life,” refers to its medicinal properties.
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The first action item in our Restoring Nature series focuses on designing a layered landscape filled with native plants to create a full and abundant habitat.
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For the past eleven months, we’ve explored the topic of climate change and practical actions gardeners can take in their home landscapes in response. To help home gardeners remember some of the techniques discussed, we have summarized them in this handy printable “Climate-Conscious Gardening Checklist.”
