Tag: gardening
GardenFest to be held Sunday
By Leslie Golden | [email protected]
Del Ray’s GardenFest will take place on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Learn from master gardeners. Collect free...
A guide to pre-winter gardening prep
By Kim Davis
The leaves are beginning to turn beautiful shades of orange and the temperatures are getting cooler – a sure sign winter is...
Homes: Homes is where the flowers are
By Madeline Poe
It is no secret that flowers make people feel good, and studies show that living with flowers can reduce stress levels, ease...
Homes: Protect your garden during the dog days of summer
By Kim Davis
This past week brought temperatures close to 100 degrees with high humidity. Clearly, we have entered the “dog days of summer.” So,...
Five native shrubs for early spring blooms
By Greenstreet Gardens
After a long winter, spring blooms are certainly a welcome sight for sore eyes. At this point, we’re just itching to be...
Our View: One week, two special days in Alexandria
Two significant events take place in Alexandria this week and they are both historic and philanthropic. Each helps reveal the nature of our city...
