It is hard to believe but fall will be here soon! Summer’s heat and dry weather has been hard on our plants in Northern VA and many annuals are very tired looking. Now is a great time to refresh with fall color. We invite you to visit the Fall Plant Sale at Monroe Technology CenterContinue reading “Leesburg Va Monroe-Fall Sale”
Category Archives: Horticulture
Gardening friends
“Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that are used widely on farms, as well as around our homes, schools, and city landscapes. Used to protect against sap-sucking and leaf-chewing insects, neonicotinoids are systemic, which means they are absorbed by the plant tissues and expressed in all parts, including nectar and pollen. Unfortunately, bees, butterflies, andContinue reading “Gardening friends”
Do you hear what I hear;
Christmas will soon be here and many enjoy decorating homes and businesses with poinsettias, wreaths with colorful bows, roping and fresh floral arrangements. Others like something a bit different, such as a blooming cyclamen, Christmas cactus or amaryllis. Whichever of these is your favorite, we invite you to visit Monroe Technology Center’s annual Christmas SaleContinue reading “Do you hear what I hear;”
Christmas Sale for High School
By Debi Chaves… Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plant. Through extensive breeding, they now come in a variety of colors, pinks, white, purple, multi. There are extensive varieties named after their characteristics such as Jingle Bells, Marble, Monet, Strawberries and Cream, Tapestry, Winter’s Rose, etc. Yet red seems to remain the favorite. Perhaps, becauseContinue reading “Christmas Sale for High School”
Debi’s New
By Debi Chaves Today I got a new calendar by Neale Donald Walsch that Sara spotted in a store and thought it was just what I needed. Generously, MG purchased it and gave it to me. It’s titled, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”. Does that make you a little nervous? IContinue reading “Debi’s New”
Daylilies
Are everywhere it seems! Have you noticed?
Spring Plant Sale 2014
After a long, cold winter and late spring, it is wonderful to see greenery, color and new life again! Come and join us at Monroe Technology Center’s annual Spring Plant Sale where you are sure to find a plant (or a cartload) you will love. Whether you’re looking for an herb, tomato or berry plantContinue reading “Spring Plant Sale 2014”
Poinsettias for Sale
Deborah Chaves, Teacher, says; What would Christmas be without a beautiful poinsettia plant? So many colors and varieties are available today to choose from but red is still the favorite. There’s something almost magical about poinsettias. Taking care of a greenhouse full of them at Monroe Technology Center in Leesburg, Virginia beginning in August, IContinue reading “Poinsettias for Sale”
Monroe Technology Center FFA Fundraiser
We are supporting The Monroe Technology Center FFA T-Shirt campaign. Buy and wear your shirt to show your support: https://www.booster.com/monroetech The Monroe Technology Center FFA is proud to be the only FFA representing Loudoun’s students in agriculture curriculums such as Biotechnology, Environmental Plant Science and Veterinary Science. The National FFA Organization was organized as theContinue reading “Monroe Technology Center FFA Fundraiser”
My Orchid
I’m glad I answered the door when my neighbor, Marion, knocked. Perfectly lovely! Oh, and some homemade chocolate chip cookies as well! Some days are real good! Gardening Tip. Marion said she heard to water my orchid just drop in an ice cube! What do you think?
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