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Beekeeping | A Sweet Investment

Bees are a buzz-worthy topic in the news. Reports about colony collapse, a disorder that causes most of the worker bees to abandon the hive and devastates bee colonies, have ...

Spring Pruning | The Art of the Cut

Pruning is one of those tree care tasks that can be fraught with uncertainty. It’s all about the timing—prune a tree or bush at the wrong time of year and ...

Noel Au Natural | Bring Colonial Williamsburg Style To Your Holiday Decorating

When you tour Colonial Williamsburg during the holidays, you’ll see the town’s signature Christmas decorations that greet guests strolling down the picturesque streets. Evergreen wreaths, swags, and garlands are uniquely ...

Christmas Gifts to Attract Winter Winged Visitors

While winter brings the joys of dancing flames in the fireplace, it can also mean a bland view of a landscape devoid of color. But, when gardens are stripped ...

Holly The Winter Garden Gem

When winter arrives, unassuming evergreens like hollies take center stage in the garden. With their glossy green leaves and cheerful berries, they stand out in what can otherwise be ...

Oh Deer! | Protect Your Garden From This Prolific Pest

Once the scourge of rural gardens, the burgeoning deer population has moved to more urban areas thanks to civilization encroaching on their natural habitat combined with a lack of local ...

Plot Your Perfect Potting Spot | Create A Stylish, Practical Workbench For Your Garden Tools

There’s nothing that kills the joy of gardening more than back pain. While you’re out in the fresh air soaking in all of nature’s goodness, your outdoor hobby can be ...

The Secret’s in the Soil | Take the Guesswork out of Gardening by Doing a Soil Test

When you head to the local lawn and garden center to find a cure for your under-performing yard or wimpy flower or vegetable gardens, the shelves full of products that ...