In winter mulch insulates the soil and plant roots (which are more sensitive to cold than stems). As freezing weather approaches, mulch any susceptible plants you have, including newly planted trees and plants. Thanks to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program for the graphic.

Rethinking Your Lawn, 2025

#MGNV #MasterGardener #replacinglawn The care of our lawns takes a heavy toll on our time and money as homeowners try to meet the unattainable goal of the perfect,…

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The Money-Saving Gardener

#mgnv #mastergardeners #bookreview If you have been thinking about creating a new garden or rejuvenating an older one without spending a lot of money, The Money-Saving…

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Building Your Soil

#mgnv #mastergardners #soil Learn about adaptive strategies that gardeners can take to improve their soil. Maintaining the health of our soil is the primary strategy for climate…

https://mgnv.org/climate-change/building-your-soil-2/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glencarlyn Library Garden Spring Celebration and Plant Sale

#MGNV #MasterGardeners #plantsale CORRECT DATE! Come celebrate Spring in the Glencarlyn Library…

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Fascinating Philodendrons

Arguably one of the easiest-to-care-for #houseplants, boasting hundreds of species, both naturally occurring and cultivated, no houseplant collection is complete without…

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Native Spring Ephemerals: Evolved for Success

#mgnv #mastergardener Many of our favorite spring wildflowers (including Virginia bluebells, Dutchman’s breeches, trout lily, and the trilliums) are…

https://mgnv.org/native-plants/native-spring-ephemerals/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening

#mgnv #mastergardeners #vegetablegardening If you want a general…

https://mgnv.org/book-review/american-horticultural-society-essential-guide-to-organic-vegetable-gardening/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The Heart of the Matter

February is all about the heart. From craft paper hearts to chocolate treats, they are basically everywhere. For houseplant collectors, heart-shaped leaves are highly desirable.…

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