By: Gary Garner Sr.             Like it or not Fall ..read more

Vegetable gardens are… HOT and DRY… It’s been a tough start for the vegetable garden ..read more

Spotted Lanternflies (SLF’s), originally from China, first appeared in Pennsylvania and are now being found ..read more

We often get asked what our favorite variety of tomato is! Here’s each of the ..read more

We hear so much about problems people have with deer. The last few years, deer ..read more

SPRING THOUGHTS By: Gary Garner Sr.             Spring is now here. If you are an ..read more

Small Space Endless opportunity! Most people know that a container garden can yield a plentiful ..read more

Vegetable gardens are… HOT and DRY… It’s been a tough start for the vegetable garden season this year. If your garden seems to be struggling, don’t take it personal, you probably have done nothing wrong. It’s just one of “those” years. A few notes about what we are seeing and hearing: Increased Blossom End Rot (BER) Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes Most commonly seen on Tomatoes and peppers. Gardens that have never seen a case of blossom end rot in 30+ years are having it… BER is caused by a calcium deficiency. In a “normal” year this is seen primarily in container gardens and often attributed to a ..read more

Spotted Lanternflies (SLF’s), originally from China, first appeared in Pennsylvania and are now being found all over Central Virginia. There are still many unknowns so the extent of the damage they may cause. The primary concern at this time is grapes and fruit trees. SLF’s are being found on many ornamental trees also. It remains to seen what all SLF’s will feed on. While they may pose a serious risk to commercial orchards, the general consensus is they are more of a nuisance than a major problem for homeowners. “As SLF feed, they exude a waste product called honeydew. Honeydew is high in sug ..read more

We often get asked what our favorite variety of tomato is! Here’s each of the Gary’s answers to that question! Gary Sr. Cherokee Purple Favorite: “Celebrity! A nice sized 8 oz. tomato that keeps well and has a good taste. Great for both canning and fresh eating!” Gary Jr. (Nelson) Favorite: “Cherokee Purple! A great heirloom tomato with the best flavor! The only drawback is, they don’t keep well – eat them the night you pick them!” Gary III Favorite: “Cherokee Purple! An heirloom tomato that has an earthy flavor. Cherokee Purple Tomatoes are great for fresh eating and make a refreshing additio ..read more