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Week 3     October 18 - 24

Fall is for Planting... Trees, Shrubs & Perennials

Fall is a time to rejuvenate your garden! This is an ideal time to plant new trees, shrubs and perennials so they have several months of root growth before the winter dormancy. 
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Why Is There So Much Talk About Natives?

It’s rare to watch a gardening program or read a gardening article these days without running across the term “native” plant.  What exactly IS a native plant?  Generally, a “native” is described as something that grew naturally and locally in an area long before human involvement, whether from European or other contact.  
 
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Bulbs - Not Just For Spring
Bulbs, including corms, tubers and rhizomes, which are swollen underground stems, will enhance your garden with color in all seasons.  They may surprise you with a bloom or seem to take forever to bloom.  No matter what season you want to brighten in your garden there are bulbs that you will enjoy. 

Featured Videos

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Wednesday, October 21 - 7pm

Daylilies
VBMG Vernelle Curtis

Join Vernelle to discover the many choices available when growing daylilies. She'll cover care and maintenance of these easy perennials, and fun ways to use them in your garden. 
Join this Talk

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Bird Facts
Bird Art
Bird Bingo & Photo Cards
Make Your Own Birdfeeder
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Which Birds Visit You?


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Building Healthy Soil
Containers & Raised Beds
Creating Inviting Habitats
Daylilies in VA
Forcing Flower Bulbs
Perennials - Culture & Maintenance
Rain Garden Plants
Reducing Pesticide Use

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From the Community

The Fall Gardening Festival has always been a community event with involvement from local societies, environmental organizations, and educators and we're happy to continue that tradition. 
askHRgreen
Hampton Roads Native Plant Guide
Soil Testing Instructions
Wise Outdoor Water Use
Green Education & Virtual Learning 
Become a Bay Star Home
Become a Bay Star Business
Foxy Lady Press
FLP website
Butterfly Society of VA
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Attracting Butterflies & Host Plants for Caterpillars
BSV website
Lynnhaven River NOW
Sustainable Lawn Care webinar
​LRNOW website
Tidewater Daylily Society 
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Having Fun with Daylilies
TDS website
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Sow it Grows Blog
Butterfly Education
Virtual Tours
DIY Videos
Backyard Explorers Children's Activities
Victory Gardens
Beekeepers Guild of Southeast VA
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