Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
In The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife, author Nancy Lawson encourages gardeners to adopt animal friendly planting and maintenance practices, creating gardens that welcome both wildlife and human beings. She says, “[a] humane garden feeds animals of all kinds but can also be a feast for human eyes.”
Confused about the difference between moles and voles? There is a shorthand way to differentiate: Moles are meat eaters, and voles are vegetarian.
In July, the heat and humidity hit us hard. Added to that, we struggle with too much or not enough rain, persistent insect pests and plant diseases. Controlling pests in our gardens can be frustrating whether they be blatantly furry and adorable or seemingly impossible to find as you search the ruins of a plant. Pests can even be invasive plants that bully the non-invasive vegetation. Suddenly, gardening becomes not so much fun! MGNV has many resources to help you cope with these gardening challenges.
Controlling pests in our gardens can be frustrating whether they be blatantly furry and adorable or seemingly impossible to find as you search the ruins of a plant. Pests can even be invasive plants that bully the non-invasive vegetation. If you are experiencing pest problems in your garden or yard, the following classes and resources will help you.
National Pollinator Week - See how MGNV can help you "Go Native!" with pollinators.
By Christa Watters, Extension Master Gardener The Garden as Artifact Garden: n. Planted area of ground, a plot of ground where plants such as fruits, vegetables and flowers are grown. …
