Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea) with bumble bee — *Hydrangea quercifolia* (Oakleaf Hydrangea) with bumble bee. Photo by Mary Free

Regional Gardenes

Regional Gardens: Norfolk Botanical Garden, Part II

November 14, 2018

Learn more about the wonderful Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Part II of our series includes information on their themed mini-gardens, children's garden and statuary.

Regional Gardens: Norfolk Botanical Garden, Part I

November 7, 2018

By Elaine Mills, Extension Master Gardener Photos by Elaine Mills, Bob Kline & Alyssa Ford Morel Anyone planning a trip to coastal Virginia or the Carolinas may want to include …

The Buzz on a Beekeeper – Honeybees are important pollinators. There would be no chocolate without honeybees! Kids are invited to learn about being a beekeeper, Sunday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Small Space Garden. Maria Velikonja will talk about her life as a beekeeper. She will have her bee suit, a hive with frames (no bees!), and a small hand smoker. Learn more . . .

Due to space limitations, participants are limited to 15 kids – first come, first served.