Solidago: 2017 Notable Native Herb
And The Winner Is…. Congratulations to the winner: Solidago has been named the 2017 Notable Native Herb by the Herb Society of America. We won’t...
Native Plants: Is Your Yard Full of Aliens?
Probably. Most of the landscape plants found in local nurseries are “alien species”; they are usually non-native plants also referred to as “exotic...
Early Bird Spring Gardening $50 Giveaway
It's never too early to start thinking about your spring garden. We have over 170 plants & herbs that will be ready for spring shipping &...
Herb Gardening Resolutions, Part 2: Companion Planting
Continuing to think about the New Year and my many resolutions conjures thoughts of good friends and the value of friendship. Just as we appreciate the help of a good friend when we’re feeling weak, your plants have the same needs.
Herb Garden Resolutions, Part 1: Planning Ahead
With the start of a new year, many of us are busy making resolutions that rarely last longer than the month of January. This year, in addition to the usual promises to save money, eat healthier and get more exercise, don’t forget to make resolutions for your garden.
Get Friendly With Fennel!
Fennel is an often times overlooked and under appreciated herb. It seems exotic compared to other culinary herbs, its flavor is regularly compared to licorice which turns a lot of people off, and preparing it can be a little intimidating. Do you eat the bulb? Do you use the seeds? Do you chop the feathery fronds? The answer is YES.
7 Chicks-A-Hatching!
This time of year always feels magical to me- as if anything is possible. You can just feel it in the air- all of the goodwill, warm spirits and excitement- it feels like being a kid again, when everything felt full of wonder. I found that sense of wonder again this morning during a seemingly mundane chore…
It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas
Although we’ve really enjoyed the 50-60, even 70 degree weather this fall, it’s a little weird to be wearing shorts in Virginia in December…
A Good Trim Equals Great Growth!
Many people are terrified of trimming their plants back, thinking “But it took so long to get this big”, but don’t worry. Plants are very resilient!