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April is National Gardening Month, and rightly so. This is the time when nature starts to show signs of awakening from a long winter slumber, and buds begin making their presence known everywhere you go. Credit: Pexels Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, we have a splendid variety of botanical locations to visit, from parks to … Continue reading The Best Botanical Gardens to Visit Throughout the DMV
Monday, April 14, is National Gardening Day. Here in the Mid-Atlantic, the weather’s been a little less-than-cooperative, making it somewhat difficult to get outdoors and start stirring up the soil. But there are many other ways to jumpstart upcoming gardening endeavors, like indoor seed starts or even hydroponic gardening—a great option for year-round growth. Credit: … Continue reading The History of Wye House Orangery—Oldest Greenhouse in the Nation
Just outside of Gettysburg, located directly in the heart of scenic Biglerville in Adams County, Pennsylvania, you’ll find Boyer Nurseries. When seen from the road in stately fashion, perched atop a hill of surrounding lush orchards, it may be unclear what sort of establishment it is. Is it a garden center? Is it one of … Continue reading The Bounty to Behold at Boyer Nurseries
I’ve been covering lots of “ground” in gardening lately, but there’s plenty more to dig into yet. For instance, I still need to mention the Annual Garden Festival at Ladew Topiary Gardens and provide you with all the details about attending this year’s event. Credit: LC Hermoza Now in its 16th season, the 2024 installment … Continue reading The Annual Garden Festival at Lovely Ladew