National Honey Bee Day is coming urday, August 15th. Let’s herald these hard working pollinators and support local beekeepers! You’ve probably heard ‘the buzz’ about the massive decline of bees in the US in recent years.
By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Having lived on some kind of waterway for 25 years, I’ve learned much about the good and bad of waterfront gardening.
Sometimes called firecracker flower, this tropical variety puts on quite a show, featuring large clusters of dazzling, frilly orange flowers that pop against glossy dark green foliage.
The Best Screening Evergreen Shrubs Gardens are a sanctuary from our everyday, busy lives; a place to sway in a hammock and enjoy the peace and quiet, or share a cool beverage and conversation with a family member.
Hampton Road’s love affair with crepe myrtles is undeniable. Few plants can match their combination of stunning summer flowers, vibrant autumn foliage, and unique and beautiful exfoliating bark.
The crepe myrtle is originally from China and has been in cultivation in the United States for more than a century. This beloved tree can be seen all over Hampton Roads, lining streets in its wide range of.
Enjoy the beauty of a drought tolerant yard and gardens. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When husband Ken and I lived in the Kiln Creek area of Newport.
