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April 19, 2009
Spring 2009 Has Now Arrived in the Old Dominion
During the 76th Annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia, now through April 25th, take time to get re-acquainted with the amazing beauty in the landscapes and gardens now vividly on display. From Albemarle to Winchester, from Alexandria to Westover, from Ashland to Virginia Beach and Williamsburg... Yes, spring is very alive in Virginia.
76th Annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia
(Photos by Dan Bonner, horticulurist and garden enthusiast, 2009.)
The State Arboretum of Virginia; at the University of Virginia's Historic Blandy Experimental Farm; Boyce, VA 22620
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April 13, 2009
Historic Garden Week in Virginia Begins Saturday, April 18th
Spring at Westover in Charles City County.
Historic Garden Week in Virginia
See over 250 private and public properties and gardens around the Old Dominion.
Sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia.
Westover, facing the James River, was built in 1730 by William Byrd II.
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Current Events- Around the Old Dominion
- The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Celebrating 234 Years of United States Marine Corps history. Address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA: Open 9 AM to 5 PM Daily; Free Parking & Free Admission; - Fairfax County Parks & Recreation
See and Visit Any of the Many Fairfax County Parks & Recreation Sites - Prince William County Parks & Recreation
See and Visit Any of the Many Prince William County Parks & Recreation Sites - Wolf Trap --National Park for the Performing Arts--Vienna, VA
Location: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182; NEW-- 2010 Schedule Now Available-- Time to register for your favorite performances...
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July 2010 Lawn & Garden Calendar
- Garden and Other To Do:
a) Fertilize container plants with a liquid fertilzer every 2 weeks; also fertilize bedding plants (annuals and perennials); b) Fertilize spring flowering shrubs and trees after they have flowered; also, take time to prune these plants as needed. c) Evergreens (broadleaf) should be fertilized now; d) Support clematis vines, other vines, and new upright shrubs and plants with trellises, staking, and soft tapes; e) Deadhead flowers for more abundant growth; keep chrysanthemum top growth "pinched" lower; f) Treat weeds when they develop. - Lawn To Do1:
a) Check mower height for tall fescue grasses: 2-1/2 to 3 inches is normal for this time of year; b) Sharpen mower blade as needed; c) Don't over-water; there is no need to water, if the previous evening or day sufficient rainfall occurred. - USDA Hardiness Zone Area Lookup:
(Click on the Link Above for Details)- Northern Virginia is Located in Zone 7A; Minimum temperature of 5 degrees F to 0 degrees F. North of the Northern Virginia Area is Zone 6B, with a minimum temp. range of 0 degrees F to -minus 5 degrees F.
