Brenda Cole

Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show

After this weekend’s blast of winter, a trip out of the house to think about spring is in order. Come on out to the Virginia Beach Convention Center Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show Feb 5-7...

It's pansy season in Hampton Roads

Pansies can be planted in pots, troughs, or mix with viola’s whose characteristics are very similar, but without the “faces” for lovely mass plantings. Lightly scented, they are multi colored appearing to have faces. ...

Take advantage of warmer temperatures with garden preps

We have had one unusual winter here in Hampton Roads, a Nor’easter or two, freezing temperatures, and a bit of snow. Now this week the winter weather appears to be breaking you must be thinking about getting back...

Pumpkin picking from the asphalt patch.

Pumpkin Patch One of the big things this time of year is pumpkin carving. I remember my father cutting out ears on the side of the pumpkin and reattaching them with toothpicks so they would protrude, giving the pumpkin...

Isle of Wight Country Fair - What can you pull?

Tractors - Not just for plowing!Gardening is not all just about the plants, soil and pest, sometimes gardening is about the fun and what is more fun than a tractor pull, maybe a truck pull? At the Isle of Wight...

Animals of the Isle of Wight County Fair - part 2

If the first slideshow wasn't enough, I've added more images of the animals found at the Isle of Wight County Fair. Enjoy!For more info: The Isle of Wight County Fair is here, ...

Animals of the Isle of Wight County Fair

It is amazing the animals that you can see at a county fair. On my visit to the Isle of Wight County fair I got to experience a variety of domesticated, game and exotic animals and of course livestock.From...

The Isle of Wight County Fair is here

Looking for good family fun? How about the Isle of Wight County Fair! No matter what your interest the fair has something for you. Just inside the entrance the Isle of Wight Humane Society offers in information on local pet...

Gardening 101: Prepare for Holiday Amaryllis

Prepare for Holiday AmaryllisStop watering potted amaryllis bulbs and put them in a dark, dry, and cool location (at least 60 degrees F). Leave them dormant for eight to ten weeks, then trim away dead foliage.To stimulate blooming...

Gardening 101: Fall garden tips: Propagate herbs

Propagate herbsIf you have been enjoying fresh herbs all season long, keep the freshness going by moving you herb to an indoor garden.Take cuttings of woody plants Sow seeds of dwarf basil, dill, and parsley.Grown in...

Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show

It's pansy season in Hampton Roads

Take advantage of warmer temperatures with garden preps

Pumpkin picking from the asphalt patch.

Isle of Wight Country Fair - What can you pull?

Animals of the Isle of Wight County Fair - part 2

Animals of the Isle of Wight County Fair

The Isle of Wight County Fair is here

Gardening 101: Prepare for Holiday Amaryllis

Gardening 101: Fall garden tips: Propagate herbs

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