Norfolk Master Gardeners plan training information sessions in September
People who want to take the Norfolk Master Gardener class next year must first attend...
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Undaunted by our coastal climate, these imported plants bear fruit
Too warm, too hot, too humid: The typical fruit bearers struggle here. Enter persimmons, pomegranates...
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Hardy palms that do well in coastal Virginia
Stocky or slender, native or not: 5 types of palm trees that thrive along the...
White’s Old Mill Garden Center in Chesapeake closes despite family’s efforts to keep it flourishing
Now, the family business is busy auctioning off items for commercial growers, including the greenhouses,...
The amazing, industrious mushroom: Showing now
"Funky Fungi: Nature’s Curious Creations" is our summer exhibit about the magical world of mushrooms...
Norfolk, Virginia Beach residents team up to compete on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’
A 1912 Craftsman needed a ton of work. The buyer wasn't about to sit back...
What not to flush down the toilet — and why it matters
The toilet is not a trash can. Fibrous waste (wipes! diapers! tissues!) combines with fats,...
How to guard roses against a disease that has no cure
Rose rosette disease, which stunts and kills roses, has spread across North America. Here are...
Give your next outdoor party a light footprint
We automatically grab throwaway dishware, coolers, tablecloths and more. But skipping the disposables offers a...
Showcase for antebellum homes displays their finery. But what about the history?
Columbus, Mississippi, each year puts on display its finest antebellum homes. Given the suffering, violence...