The Art of Fragrance | Scenting Your Home for Maximum Enjoyment October 31, 2021 Kate Ericsson Because of the position of the olfactory system in the brain, scent has the power to trigger emotions,... Continue reading
Foundation Fundamentals | Set the Stage with Plants March 31, 2021 Becky Calvert Foundation plantings help anchor a house to the surrounding landscape, softening the edges of the... Continue reading
Tea for You | Bring Out the Best in Your Cup March 31, 2021 Sloane Lucas Whether a blustery winter evening, a crisp spring morning, or a sultry summer afternoon, tea is always... Continue reading
Riots of Beauty | Area Flower Farms Offer an Abundance of Blooms March 31, 2021 Jessie Thompson It is as if Ralph Waldo Emerson had a vision of spring in Central Virginia when he penned the line... Continue reading
1, 2, 3 Times! | Multiseason Foliage and Flora in the Garden August 31, 2020 Becky Calvert Just as there are four seasons to the year, there are four seasons to gardening—each season featuring... Continue reading
Blue Cows | Lynchburg Artist Purnell Pettyjohn January 31, 2019 Catherine Lynn Blue cows? Well, yes. When most of us look at cows, we see blacks, greys and browns, but in Purnell... Continue reading
Plot Your Perfect Potting Spot | Create A Stylish, Practical Workbench For Your Garden Tools August 31, 2017 Mitzi Bible There’s nothing that kills the joy of gardening more than back pain. While you’re out in the fresh... Continue reading
Elevate Your Game | The Benefits of Raised Gardening Beds June 1, 2017 Sloane Lucas At the first signs of spring, even the most casual gardeners see visions of summer blooms and dream... Continue reading
The Gem of the Landscape | Five Reasons to Love Southern Magnolias February 1, 2017 Becky Calvert Of all species of magnolias, there is perhaps none as iconic or more beloved than the Southern magnolia.... Continue reading
The New Old-Faithful Flowers: Learn About the Latest in Annuals June 1, 2016 Becky Calvert Right after humans learned to cultivate plants, they began experimenting in breeding them in order... Continue reading