Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
Learn all about one of our popular demonstration gardens, the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden in South Arlington. You are always welcome to visit - especially on April 30 for their Spring Celebration and Plant Sale!
Come celebrate Spring in the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden!
Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Native to rich, deciduous forests in the eastern half of North America, Wild Ginger is common in much of the Mid-Atlantic Region although infrequent-to-rare in the Coastal Plain. It naturalizes to create a lush ground cover with velvety, heart-shaped leaves. Historically used as a flavor substitute for culinary ginger, consumption today is ill advised. The Virginia Native Plant Society selected Wild Ginger as Wildflower of the Year for 2010.
Native plant aficionados often converse amongst themselves regarding the ideal proportion of native species for their gardens. Here are some guidelines for taking those “right steps” in our own yards and a few suggestions for ways to encourage the wider use of native plants.
April is the month to plant and celebrate TREES! No need to wait for Earth Day (April 22nd) or Arbor Day (April 28th) to select and plant a glorious tree to enrich your home landscape.
Vegetable gardening information and events for April 2023.
