Virginia gardening

How do I start? Many people wrestle with this question after deciding they want to transform their existing yard into a native plant garden. When Susan and Jim Graham first made that decision they described their existing yard as “ mostly turf grass with an azalea mustache;” a look typical of many of the landscapes…

Today’s photos come from Crystal Detamore and her garden in Virginia. This is a lovely dark-leaved heuchera hybrid. Though hardy to a wide range of climates, hybrid heucheras can be […]

List of native Virginia evergreens: shrubs, trees, ferns, ground covers, perennials, vines

Find the Best Vegetables to Grow in West Virginia with this Ultimate Guide. You'll even learn why you should grow them and how to grow them in West Virginia!

Virginia is fortunate to have seven beautiful, full color Native Plant Guides for the Eastern Shore, Northern Neck, Northern Virginia, Southeast Virginia/Hampton Roads, Central Rappahannock, Capital/Richmond and Northern Piedmont regions. Since 2010, Virginia’s Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program and its partners have developed, published, and distributed thousands of copies throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.…

Growing Virginia bluebells in their native range is a great way to add pretty spring and early summer color. These gorgeous wildflowers thrive in partially shady woodlands and can be used to naturalize gardens, in beds, wooded areas, and borders. Learn more in this article.

A winter garden is more than possible in warm-winter climates. Open your mind to the possibilities of growing food through winter. You'll find success with very

If you're looking for the best fruit trees that grow in Virginia, here's what you need to know to give a great choice for your garden.

This guide provides key steps and information for everything you need to know about growing and harvesting in Virginia. https://files.ufseeds.com/uploads/Virginia.pdf