Henrico convention July 3-8 to feature flower show, plant sale

In the Garden: Mark the location of late emerging perennials

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring. Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones or simply leave their stems intact to help guide your cleanup efforts next spring. These late emerging perennials may

In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

Be a part of history and save money when planting next year’s garden. Collect and save the seeds from your favorite heirloom tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas this fall. Seeds of heirloom plants have been collected and passed along for generations, producing offspring identical to the parent plant. Hybrids,

In the Garden: Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic this fall

Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing your own garlic. This vegetable has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Purchase firm, healthy bulbs of garlic sold for growing

In the Garden: Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings