The Soil of Life
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
6h ago
Enjoy another entry in our series of short form thoughts on gardening and gardeners ..read more
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VINE: Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet or Coral Honeysuckle)
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
6d ago
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Low maintenance and showy, Trumpet Honeysuckle blooms intermittently until frost with coral flowers and red fruit present together. “Sempervirens” refers to the plant’s evergreen habit, particularly in the South. Virginia Native Plant Society selected Trumpet Honeysuckle as Wildflower of the Year in 2014 ..read more
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The Sunny Garden Expands & Inspires (Yet Again)! 
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
1w ago
Since 2020, the Sunny Garden has more than tripled in size and community impact. We owe our thanks to a dedicated leadership team, which, with the support of Arlington County, has transformed a weedy, invasive, semi-forested parkland adjacent to the garden’s original footprint into several native-themed garden beds. Inspired by the recent changes, the garden’s team continues to dream of future evolution, including a multi-method composting station and even a fruit tree grove ..read more
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Prescription: Gardening Class – CANCELLED
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by Elena Rodriguez
1w ago
Unfortunately the “Prescription: Gardening” class scheduled for Friday, November 8 has been canceled. We will look for a new date to hold this class in 2025. Thank you for your interest - please keep an eye out for this and other public education offerings at https://mgnv.org/rsvp-for-public-education-classes ..read more
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Between the Rows – A Guide to Vegetable Gardening: November 2024
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
1w ago
Vegetable gardening information and events for November ..read more
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SHRUB: Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
1w ago
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Those who frequent sites along ponds and rivers likely recognize wildlife-favorite, native Buttonbush and its sweet-scented, one-inch flower heads—suggestive of round pincushions when in bloom in summer. The Virginia Native Plant Society honored Buttonbush as Wildflower of the Year in 2022 ..read more
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Invasive Plant Video: Fountain Grass
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
2w ago
The Glencarlyn Library Community Garden coordinators have created a new series of short videos about locally invasive plants and native alternatives. This month's post is on Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ..read more
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GRASS: Muhlenbergia capillaris (Hair-awn or Pink Muhly)
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
2w ago
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Spectacular in sweeping drifts, the blades of this species droop to form a fine-textured skirt for rosy-red plumes displayed in a spherical crown. The genus name honors Henry Muhlenberg whose study of plants earned him distinction as America’s first outstanding botanist ..read more
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The Houseplant Helpline – October 2024 Edition
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
3w ago
This month, our houseplant expert, Evin Morrison, answers questions about overwatering and managing your houseplant collection ..read more
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TREE:  Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay or Swamp Magnolia) 
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
by MGNV Webmaster
3w ago
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Lovely, lemon-scented, cup-shaped flowers appear mid-spring and intermittently throughout summer, followed by showy, cone-like fruit. This elegant tree appears in two forms: often multi-trunked/deciduous north of North Carolina and single-trunked/evergreen southward. It is native to lowlands and freshwater swamps along the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts ..read more
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