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Herbs and Ornamentals of George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The third in a series of blog posts about my site visit to the gardens of Mount Vernon. There is simply so much to do and see at George Washington’s Mount Vernon that it is impossible to speak eloquently about it in a single post. Today, I bring you the Herbs and Ornamentals of George…
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Fruits and Vegetables at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was the home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Located in Mount Vernon, VA in Northern Virginia, it has some of the most spectacular gardens designed by the founding fathers. I had the opportunity to tour the gardens and have visited there many times. In the latest post I…
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Site Visit: Gardens of George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was the home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Located in Mount Vernon, VA in Northern Virginia, it has some of the most spectacular gardens designed by the founding fathers. I had the opportunity to tour the gardens. Here’s what I learned.
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Itsy Bitsy Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae)
Nearly every gardener will encounter spider mites at some point in their lives. Spider mites are one of the most common pests to indoor houseplants — and occasionally outdoor plants as well. Most gardeners will only discover spider mites when they find white webbing on the leaves and stems of their beloved plants. Spider mites…
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White Mold, A Common Garden Problem
White mold is one of the most common plant problems for container gardens. Found on the soil of your plants, white mold can appear as either crusty or fluffy. White mold can also form in outdoor gardens. White mold thrives in moist conditions and can be dangerous for your plants and for you.
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Wild Food: The Garlic Mustard Plant
When nature comes alive again in the Spring and the April rains have slacked off a bit, I strap on my trail running shoes and take to the local hiking paths. In the forest, I enjoy looking at the wild plants I pass. I often note the many local (and invasive) edible plants along the…
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Thomas Jefferson’s Cayenne Peppers
Cayenne peppers have been a mainstay at Eastborn Gardens since 2014. These plants are descendants from the seed stock grown at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home. More than that, cayenne peppers represent my second start in gardening, and the reason I wanted to become a gardener.
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How to go on Vacation Without Hiring a Plant Sitter
Spring Break, Memorial Day, Forth of July, Labor Day, or generic Summer Vacation are all great times to get out and see the world. But what happens to your houseplants when you’re not there to care for them? Don’t come home to wilted or dead plants. These tips and tricks will keep your plants alive…
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Transplanting Seedlings Outdoors
Finally, spring planting time is here! It’s time to transplant our seedlings from their cozy seed starters and give them new homes in the great outdoors. In our case, because we don’t have much land to plant directly in-ground, we’re transplanting in raised beds and containers off of our back porch.
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Guest Post: George Reed, A Tale of Two Trees
For Arbor Day, I’m presenting a Tale of Two Trees, the story of how we came by our River Birch Tree here at Eastborn Gardens. It’s a story that began before my husband and I met, and best told from his perspective. George Reed II joins Eastborn Gardens as a guest blogger today.