September 16, 2024
Back in the day, I would answer the Help Desk phone at our Powhatan Extension Office and show our interns the process for documenting incoming calls on paper. Once in a blue moon, someone would come in with a plant or insect sample. That was all. It was pretty boring working behind that desk. Today, we typically do around ...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2024
The Goochland Animal Shelter Sensory Garden bed has been a challenge this year with heat and drought-like conditions. If this isn’t a testament to planting Native then I don’t know what is! “Dog-friendly” is defined as ‘non-toxic to dogs’ according to the ASPCA. This allows Bunny the Beagle and FritterLoaf (to name a few current residents) to sniff, taste and touch the plants with abandon on their daily ...
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
Nearly all culinary herbs and spices have medicinal qualities, effective to keep your body and mind well-balanced. Take basil for example. This sun-loving herb is easy to grow and works on both the digestive and nervous systems. Not only can it ease stomach gas and cramps, prevent nausea and vomiting, it can act as a mild sedative to treat anxiety ...
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