Seems that nearly all of our Master Gardener columns deal with what/where to plant, when/how to divide, or ways to attack those darn invasives. But now and then, we need to stop and smell the roses, er, native honeysuckle, perhaps with a glass of our favorite beverage in hand.
As the coronavirus pandemic puts a damper on summer, there’s one thing continuing to thrive in Frederick County: gardens.
After a sudden split from her husband of 10 years, Stevie McFadden discovered firsthand that our surroundings play an influential role during times of crisis. The residential and commercial designer found herself in need of a home where she could overcome her heartache and create a new life …
There were plenty of acorns this spring, and now the chipmunks are driving people nuts.
August is the month for two garden W’s: weeding and watering. Regular attention to both keeps a vegetable or flower garden pretty and productive well into autumn.
In early June I had the opportunity to attend the Young’s Plant Farm 2020 Trial Garden Tour, which is one of the most prestigious plant trials in the country. Among the showiest flowers were two gaillardias or blanket flowers that made their debut this spring. Heat It Up Yellow and Heat It U…
The condition of the urban forest goes beyond pure aesthetics. A leafy city is a cooler, cleaner city; it’s simply a nicer place to live, and it makes us healthier in mind and body. The tree, it turns out, is the one hugging us.
As the coronavirus pandemic puts a damper on summer, there’s one thing continuing to thrive in Frederick County: gardens.
After a sudden split from her husband of 10 years, Stevie McFadden discovered firsthand that our surroundings play an influential role during …
There were plenty of acorns this spring, and now the chipmunks are driving people nuts.
August is the month for two garden W’s: weeding and watering. Regular attention to both keeps a vegetable or flower garden pretty and producti…
In early June I had the opportunity to attend the Young’s Plant Farm 2020 Trial Garden Tour, which is one of the most prestigious plant trials…
The condition of the urban forest goes beyond pure aesthetics. A leafy city is a cooler, cleaner city; it’s simply a nicer place to live, and …
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Every year now, gardeners should be rethinking what they grow and where because of climate change, officials say.
Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy.
Yes, it’s summer, the pool beckons, books and hammocks send their siren song of kick back and relax, air conditioning feels so good, and still…
Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The flower beds are finished, the vegetables are growing, and yet something could be missing from the backyard landscape: …
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome prod…
One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season.
Every year now, gardeners should be rethinking what they grow and where because of climate change, officials say.
Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy.
Yes, it’s summer, the pool beckons, books and hammocks send their siren song of kick back and relax, air conditioning feels so good, and still…
Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The flower beds are finished, the vegetables are growing, and yet something could be missing from the backyard landscape: …
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome prod…
One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season.
Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expen…
Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expen…
One of the best practices you can add to your gardening repertoire is Integrated Pest Management, also known as IPM.
Planning a home renovation can involve fun activities, such as designing a new floor plan or picking fixtures and paint colors. Having a heart…
In a strange new world where the volume was suddenly turned down — empty sidewalks, less traffic and fewer early-morning leaf blowers — people…
With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things …
Imagine if all the back and front yards — and even patio container plants — across the country were seen as one magnificent patchwork quilt, a…
In recent weeks, public health experts have warned that the coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect on mental health. In the Unit…
There are a number of broadleaf evergreens that provide structure and screening in the shady garden — hollies, camellias and boxwood all sprin…
Since the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in interest in gardening, especially vegetable gardening, some seed companies are having tro…
Good news! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are gardening this spring.
Planning a home renovation can involve fun activities, such as designing a new floor plan or picking fixtures and paint colors. Having a heart…
In a strange new world where the volume was suddenly turned down — empty sidewalks, less traffic and fewer early-morning leaf blowers — people…
With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things …
Imagine if all the back and front yards — and even patio container plants — across the country were seen as one magnificent patchwork quilt, a…
In recent weeks, public health experts have warned that the coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect on mental health. In the Unit…
There are a number of broadleaf evergreens that provide structure and screening in the shady garden — hollies, camellias and boxwood all sprin…
Since the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in interest in gardening, especially vegetable gardening, some seed companies are having tro…
Good news! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are gardening this spring.
Even before the coronavirus crisis sparked renewed interest in vegetable gardens and victory gardens, there’s been a movement toward more trad…
The last few years, cordylines have seen a remarkable uptick in popularity.
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