In the Heat of Summer: Gardening with Resilience
By: Lindsey Cline-Shrader As we move from a cool, rainy spring and step into the season of summer squash, sticky, sweet watermelons, and thick humidity, watering... Read more.
Weed Less, Grow More
A Native Gardener’s Guide to Long-Term Success By: Lindsey Cline-Shrader In the early days of my garden, weeding became a kind of ritual. I’d save phone calls... Read more.
The Best Way to Mulch
When, Why, and How to Get It Right By: Lindsey Cline-Shrader Mulch can be an unsung garden hero; it helps soil retain moisture, regulates temperature, reduces weeds,... Read more.
Three Garden Resolutions for the New Year
By: Lindsey Cline-Shrader Whether you clink champagne glasses in your cocktail best or from your couch, it’s impossible to escape the fever of new beginnings this... Read more.
Designing with Nature
From pairing plants for color and texture to mastering scale and color theory, designing with nature has never been more rewarding.... Read more.
TransformingYour Yard
Conservation Landscaping Best Practices By: Lindsey Cline-Shrader Conservation landscaping blends aesthetic appeal and ecological responsibility. It creates spaces... Read more.
Exploring Virginia’s Wild Culinary Frontier
Virginia's lush landscapes contain a cornucopia of edible treasures. Like much of our evolving local food system, the art of foraging has undergone a renaissance,... Read more.
Transforming Lawns for a Healthy James River
Opportunities for Lynchburg Homeowners to Lead in Water Conservation Efforts What do Lynchburg lawns have to do with waterways from Blackwater Creek to the iconic... Read more.
Embracing Native Plants
Here, among the songbirds, it’s easy to forget the threat that development poses to wildlife, but nature is in trouble.... Read more.