Why settle for lackluster herbs when you can grow your own and have them fresh at hand when you need them? Strategies from expert Peggy Singlemann.
Author: Peggy Singlemann
Peggy Singlemann
Peggy Singlemann is the former director of horticulture at Maymont and the host and co-producer of “Virginia Home Grown” on VPM/ PBS, Virginia’s only local gardening show.
I have been gardening since I was five. My father encouraged me to grow beets in his vegetable garden, and I remember pulling the purple roots from the row I…
My daughter and her 2-year-old son garden on their deck. While they don’t exactly slay the grocery bill with their bounty, they do enjoy the time spent together. My grandson…
Plants make great gifts and Peggy Singlemann explains why! Here are seven gifts to consider during the holidays.
With a bit of maintenance now, your garden will pass through winter unscathed and emerge ready for another wonderful growing season. Eleven great tips!
Many plants in local landscapes are rebounding from this past winter. The erratic temperatures killed back the above-ground portions of plants we love, such as hydrangeas, gardenias, and boxwood. The…
How to plant, what to plant, where to plant – so many helpful website links from area expert Peggy Singlemann.
Ahhh, the cooler temperatures of autumn! They are met annually with celebration, like a prize earned for enduring a Central Virginia summer. Fall is a great season for evaluation and…
Creating a garden that attracts pollinators is beneficial for the ecosystem and fun for families. Plus, few things are as rewarding as watching a butterfly light on a flower or…
