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Savory Salmon Quiche

Although quiche is now considered a classically French dish, it actually originated in Germany. This eggtastic wonder began in the medieval kingdom of Lothringen, under German rule, which the French later renamed Lorraine (Chef Manu’s.

Is it warm enough yet?

Annuals provide color from the time of planting into early fall. Inexpensive, easy to grow and gorgeous ~ annuals are great for changing the look of your garden from year to year and filling in around those bulbs.

A Change is Gonna Come: Why Leaves Change Their Color

Today is the first day of autumn and with the change in season comes the marvelous display of colored leaves that splash warm hues of splendor across our landscape.

Plant of the Week: Madison Jasmine

Vines add an impactful finishing touch to any landscape, by providing color, texture and vertical interest. Vines are ideal for hiding eyesores, providing privacy, softening otony of plain fencing and transforming a plain arbor or pergola.

Make the Most of Your Garden

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Dad taught me “it’s not what you make but how you spend it.” That philosophy has guided me in everything I do, even.

We’ve FALLen in Love! Our Picks for the Season

As summer is winding down, it’s time to think about fall planting. At McDonald Garden Center, our staff has been busy with copious amounts of conferences, meetings, and research to determine what selection of trees and shrubs to.

Showy Summer Perennials

We love perennials that come back each year in the garden. Perennials are considered to be ornamental plants that reappear for more than one growing season.

An Early Spring Favorite

SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) We know spring is close when you start to see the lavender blossoms of Scabiosa. Also called Pincushion Flowers, they get their name from the interestingly shaped flowers, which resemble little pincushions.

Let’s Talk Lawns

The fall lawn season is nearly upon us and after the long, hot, Hampton Roads’ summer, it’s time to start preparing for re establishing your lawn or maybe preparing for a new lawn.

Holy Hydrangeas!!!

There are some plants that should be in every garden and Hydrangeas are at the top of our list ~ an absolute must have! Nothing says summer like these beautiful blooming shrubs.