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Have a Bee-Friendly Yard

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Eva

National Honey Bee Day is this Saturday! One way to “bee” friendly is to create a pollinator-friendly garden by avoiding pesticides and planting flowers that bloom at different times. All these flowers are indigenous to the Eastern United States. They … Continue reading →

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Changing Up The Lawn

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Heather

Even though the week started out snow-covered, I am still thinking about fixing my lawn this coming spring. Along with my natural lawn maintenance plan, I am searching for ways to create low maintenance lawn alternatives. I want to add … Continue reading →

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Mulch and Faith

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Roland

My beebalm (Monarda didyma) and anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) plants showed their first flowers of the season about two weeks ago. For the beebalm (also known as oswego tea), it is its first flower ever, so I’ve talked about it … Continue reading →

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MOM’s Produce Director Tours Colonial Vegetable Garden

Posted on January 5, 2011 by MOM's Organic Market

MOM’s Produce Director, Jon, tours the winter vegetable garden at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia in December. For many of us, its a struggle to keep anything alive in this area during the winter months. But Mid-Atlantic colonials had some interesting … Continue reading →