We love leatherflower (Clematis viorna), a native vining clematis, for its thick, bell-shaped purple flowers that come all summer long. Read Article
Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic: May Gardening
A Virginia Master Gardener shares spring tips and local news
Central Mid-Atlantic: March/April Gardening
A Virginia Master Gardener shares tips and gardening news for early spring Read Article
Coastal Mid-Atlantic: March/April Gardening
A Baltimore Master Gardener shares tips and gardening news for early spring Read Article
Mid-Atlantic: March/April Gardening
A Maryland Master Gardener shares tips and gardening news for early spring Read Article
A Container Bog Garden
Here’s how to make a bog garden in a container.
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Mid-Atlantic: For the Birds
In the spring of 2002, our two fields were planted with warm-season grasses, legumes, and wildflowers in an effort to create a wildlife habitat. Read Article
Mid-Atlantic: Digging History
Pieces of the puzzle of renowned colonial botanist John Clayton’s life have been turning up in the soil where his home once stood. Read Article
Mid-Atlantic: Gardens of the Spirit
Nature has supplied us with a multitude of incredibly powerful scenes that are capable of rejuvenating the human spirit, but I believe that a well-designed garden right outside your back door can stimulate a similar positive experience. Read Article
Early Signs of Spring
Signs of spring can be seen in Virginia gardens as early as December.
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