My earliest years of life being before age ten were lived in a woody swam farm area. My week-ends and summers were often spent on the sandy farm and fishing piers on the Albermarle sound with grandparents. Often running barefoot to touch the lush meadows where livestock would graze and family would toil until theContinue reading “Plants Native to Eastern North Carolina”
Category Archives: Horticulture
a friend shares;
“A proverb I love to share: ““…just when the caterpillar thought the world was over – it became a butterfly!” ❤️ A brilliant friend shared this “proverb” with me a few days ago and these words just sings and makes melody in my heart. Then, I hear, Psalm 37:4 saying, “Take delight in the Lord,Continue reading “a friend shares;”
Sunflowers and Bees
“Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.” (Genesis 1:29) A field of sunflowers or group is amazing to see. Every single flower is parallel to the others around it. BecauseContinue reading “Sunflowers and Bees”
I, Tammy wish you a;
Happy 4th 🇺🇸 of July! LOOK! 👀 I have been waiting and waiting for my star Lillie’s to bloom and one finally did!🥰 ❤️ Tammy Holton Enjoy and stay safe!
My Garden 2020, Deborah Chaves
It is hard to believe that gardening time is here again in Northern VA. I have heard it said that St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas and potatoes. This year I am expanding and changing my gardens. For the past few years, I have grown tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, herbs andContinue reading “My Garden 2020, Deborah Chaves”
Happy Birthday Debi
Happy Birthday Debi Chaves!
Debi’s Garden
Jeremiah 29:5 “Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens and eat their produce.”
Spring Garden Sale
Winter did not want to let go in Northern Virginia this year, but it seems spring is finally here. There is a great place to enjoy its beauty at the annual Spring Plant Sale at Monroe Technology Center in Leesburg, Virginia. You will experience beauty in color and fragrance from hundreds of annuals, perennials, aquaticContinue reading “Spring Garden Sale”
Christmas Sale-Poinsettias
Poinsettias are ready and showing their colors for the annual Monroe Technology Center’s Christmas Sale. Wreaths, pine roping and fresh floral arrangements are also available for your decorating needs along with other seasonal plants such as amaryllis and Christmas cactus.Stop in and enjoy complementary cookies and cider made by the Culinary Arts department or purchaseContinue reading “Christmas Sale-Poinsettias”
Fall is Near
Change is in the air here in Northern Virginia. The night temps are lowering, some leaves are starting to change colors, summer flowers are fading while fall flowers are getting a kick-start. Hardy winter pansies are beginning their bloom cycle that will take color into the winter and next spring. Fall mums are putting onContinue reading “Fall is Near”