Central Virginia Organic Gardener

A non-commercial guide to organic gardening in the mid-Atlantic states, with some specifics to central Virginia..and some information applicable across the country! Or to other time zones! Across the seas! Who knew? "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Thomas Jefferson

Saturday, February 28, 2015

I'm in Heaven!

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I finally have a sunroom, and my plants are happily overwintering in it.  I have a space heater to keep the temp around 60.  On warm winter ...
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Wednesday Lagniappe...on Thursday

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Some photos of some pretty odd flowers at: http://boingboing.net/2015/02/26/40-of-the-worlds-weirdest-fl.html
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Handsome Plant Spells Trouble

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You know the phenomena that, when you learn about something (in this case a plant), you begin to see it everywhere?   I first encountered Ja...
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Spotted Lantern Fly

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A new imported, exotic pest threat to gardeners, especially those who grow fruits 😔 and and a nasty one it is: http://extension.psu.edu/pes...
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Pruning

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Poor tree! This poor tree was damaged in a bad storm, and 4 limbs needed to be removed.  Three were properly removed, but you see the one ne...
Monday, February 16, 2015

Invasive Plants to Never Buy!

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Just a quick post: a list of 16 invasive plants to NEVER buy (though they might look pretty!) http://www.epicgardening.com/invasive-species-...
Sunday, February 15, 2015

Feed the Birds via a Leftover Christmas Tree

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This is the third time I have put my Christmas tree, still in its stand, outside with suet cakes and bird seed bells on it to feed my garden...
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Judy Thomas
Central Virginia, United States
I am a retired social work professor (assistant) involved in all sorts of pursuits, from gardening to crafting to botanical illustration. I believe in organic as a method and way of life and making and growing things as a way to keep me happy!
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