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Soil Health – Fairfax Gardening

WebSoil Health By Dana Mulligan, VCE Horticulture Intern There is nothing as seemingly simple and common as dirt. It’s found in every city, every state, every continent. It goes unseen …

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Mulch – Are There Alternatives to Bark

WebMulches are grouped into organic, inorganic and cover crops considered as green manure. Organic mulches are from plant materials, contributing nutrients as they become part of …

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How to Evaluate the Health of Your Trees

WebFairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. | © 2023 How to Evaluate the Health of Your Trees by Ann M. Mason, Fairfax Master Gardener Trees add value and

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What’s The Scoop on Grow Lights and Colors

WebFairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. | © 2020 promote flowering, including buds on fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, beans and squash, to

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Gardening The No-Till Way

WebGood soil is composed of “crumbs.”. Crumbs are little conglomerates of smaller soil particles held together by organic humus. Rototilling breaks down the crumbs, exposing fine …

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Your Soil – Beyond pH

WebMost vegetable gardens like a pH between 6.5 and 7.0. As we staddle the line to a neutral pH, we find soil conditions to grow plants in the Solanaceae family, also called …

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Edible Flowers – More Than a Garnish

WebHere’s a list of some common edible blossoms with flavor notes or uses: Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) — strawberry flavor. Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) — licorice …

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Healthy Roots, Happy Orchids

WebFairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. | © 2015 Healthy Roots, Happy Orchids By Joe Francis, Fairfax Master Gardener We master gardeners seldom field

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Gardening Safety

WebEmpty the water out of garden hoses after use, and do not leave full hoses in the sun after use. Avoid splashing water around when watering pots. If the temperature of stored …

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Healing Garden – Fairfax Gardening

WebDesign a Healing Garden By Jenni Hopkins, Fairfax Master Gardener “Nature is doing her best each moment to make us well. Why, nature is but another name for health.” Henry …

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CODIT Explained: How Trees Wall Off Damage

WebFirst is wounding damage from sapsuckers and larger animals (beavers, porcupines). The tree coalesces the injuries to form a “palm” but the vertical response forms multiple wall …

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What Are My Weeds Telling Me

WebIndicator Weeds Growing Conditions Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) • compacted soil • moist or poorly drained soil • shade • low mowing Bentgrass (Agrostis spp.) • acidic soil …

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Hay-Scented Ferns – Fairfax Gardening

WebThe 360 on Hay-Scented Ferns by Janet Scheren, Fairfax Master Gardener I’ve long been aware of the native fern growing in the woods behind our house that blankets the ground …

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Fruits and Vegetables in Floral Arrangements

WebIf there are stems, tie or wire them into place. Continue with smaller vegetables or fruit, filler flowers, traditional greenery and if you want, add seed heads and herbs. Keep hydrated …

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Growing Bananas – Fairfax Gardening

WebGoing Bananas in Fairfax By Gil Medeiros, Fairfax Master Gardener If you are interested in creating tropical landscapes at mid-Atlantic latitudes, you may have planted windmill …

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