Often overlooked as a season to specifically design for, fall can be so much more than placing a token chrysanthemum by the front door as you prepare the garden for winter. Learn how to plan ahead for frosty silhouettes, discover which evergreens change color as the temperatures drop, be inspired ... » Learn More about Celebrating Fall: designing your garden for a vibrant autumnal display
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Growing and Using Culinary Herbs
Join me on Tuesday, May 4, noon to 1:00 pm EDT, as I talk about growing and using culinary herbs for the Fairfax County Public Library System. This is virtual via Zoom, free but must register with the library here. ... » Learn More about Growing and Using Culinary Herbs
Culinary Herbs Talk at Annual Living in the Garden Symposium
I will be speaking about a dozen culinary herbs at the Annual Living in the Garden Symposium, hosted by the Extension Master Gardeners of the Central Rappahannock Area in VA. This is virtual on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Fee and must register. ... » Learn More about Culinary Herbs Talk at Annual Living in the Garden Symposium
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers- Storytelling, Music and Song
This delightful weave of story, music and song brings alive the dramatic myths that surround our favorite garden flowers. A master storyteller, Diane Edgecomb entertains and enchants, transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The centerpiece of the ... » Learn More about Fantastical Folktales of Flowers- Storytelling, Music and Song
Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native Garden
If you want to attract and support pollinators, succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants at different times of year. And, some plants are much more useful to pollinators ... » Learn More about Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native Garden