Garden Basics
About Gardening in Virginia
Whether you are a new or experienced gardener, there is always something to learn about plants, landscapes, and the environment!
Herb Culture and Use
This publicaton covers choosing a site for your herb garden, propagating herbs, harvesting, and more!
Reducing Pesticide Use in the Home Lawn and Garden
Pesticide use affects the quality of human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms in the ecosystem.
Intensive Gardening Methods
The purpose of gardening intensively is to harvest the most produce possible from a given space.
Tree Fruit in the Home Garden
This publicaton covers choosing, planting, and caring for different types of tree-fruit in your home garden.
What is a Watershed?
Together, land and water make up a watershed system. Your patio or garden is part of a watershed!
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
Flowering trees provide showy and unusual features with their floral beauty and seasonal interest.
Get a soil test!
The first step to growing a successful garden or lawn is to get a soil test through your local Virginia Cooperative Extension Office!
Need help with pruning?
Overgrown trees and shrubs must be pruned appropriately and at the correct time of year.
Pesticide safety
Virginia Tech's amazing Pesticide Programs team is here to teach you about Integrated Pest Management, safety, and more.
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If you have questions, please contact your local VCE office.
