Meadows Farms' Garden Blogs
Our first ever Pinterest Contest winner is announced.
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5/21/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Start planning, shopping, and potting now for Meadows Farms Mixed Container Contest.
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5/20/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)It is the 15th of the month, which means Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day again.
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5/15/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)No garden space of your own? Here are some solutions.
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5/14/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Watch this short video of Impatiens Alternatives from Dave Slack, annual and perennial buyer at Meadows Farms Nurseries.
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5/13/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)Gardening gifts are some of the most appreciated by moms everywhere as they are the gifts that keep on giving throughout the growing season and beyond.
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5/8/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)The cicadas are coming. Relax and enjoy them. Net plants, only if you need to.
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5/6/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Bobby Lewis of Meadows Farms Nurseries shares his tomato growing tips for the Mid-Atlantic region.
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5/3/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
4 comment(s)Here is a comprehensive listing of what to do in the Mid-Atlantic/Washington, DC region for the month of May.
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4/29/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Here are the details of our Meadows Farms Pinterest Contest.
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4/29/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
29 comment(s)Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is a handsome, early-blooming broadleaf evergreen shrub. It offers year-round interest in the garden and is drought-tolerant.
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4/25/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
64 comment(s)Christina Boyd's yard is the 2013 winner of Meadows Farms Nurseries Ugliest Landscape Contest.
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4/24/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Introduce someone to gardening! This post was so popular last year, we decided to share it again.
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4/22/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
26 comment(s)Ron Meadows of Meadows Farms Nurseries describe several products that can be used to deter squirrels in your garden.
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4/19/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Several tips to encourage more daffodil blooms next year.
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4/17/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Gas-powered lawn tools are pitting neighbor against neighbor in the effort to enjoy one's yard.
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4/15/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
8 comment(s)Here is an interview with landscape designers Hugh Perry, Judy Brown, Jennifer Whalley, and Kevin Ganley for Around the Home on WJLA TV7.
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4/12/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Peak Cherry Blossom Season means big Tidal Basin crowds, here are some DC-area alternatives.
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4/10/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)We are now accepting entries for our Ugliest Landscapes in the Washington, DC area contest.
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4/8/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)A Curb Appeal episode featuring landscape design by Kevin Ganley and installation by Meadows Farms. This brick colonial, typical of many in the DC area, is given a facelift with recycled materials.
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4/5/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)As they green thumbs share, plant death is a natural part of the gardening cycle. Do not worry if you lose a few plants here and there, practice makes perfect!
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4/3/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Here is the Washington Gardener Magazine' comprehensive garden task list for gardens in the greater DC metro region for April.
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4/1/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)A video of favorite flowering trees from Dave's garden.
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3/29/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Virginia Tech's Weed ID web site is a terrific resource for Mid-Atlantic gardeners.
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3/27/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Here are the best times of the week to shop at Meadows Farms nurseries for personalized attention and best selection.
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3/25/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Bees buzz in Dave's Garden.
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3/21/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)The winners of Meadows Farms’ Twitter follower contest are announced.
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3/20/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A destructive disease has hit Impatiens. Here are some shade alternatives.
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3/18/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)How to construct a simple rain garden with Meadows Farms nurseries landscaping team.
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3/15/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Follow Meadows Farms on Twitter @MeadowsFarms and you will be automatically entered into our contest for passes to the Washington Home and Garden Show!
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3/13/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)In the next few weeks, it is time to apply pre-emergent weed killers for your lawn.
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3/11/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
6 comment(s)Seems like so long ago that we were wearing shorts and worrying about our plants watering needs...
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3/6/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Heavy, wet snow can cause extensive damage to the garden. Here are some quick tips to deal with it.
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3/6/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A comprehensive garden to-do list for gardens in the greater DC metro area/Mid-Atlantic region for the month of March.
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3/4/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
15 comment(s)Inspired by colorful Fiestaware, Lee and Amy Plaza get a new front yard look.
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2/28/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A list of early season flowering plants in their order of bloom dates here in the greater Washington, DC region and Mid-Atlantic states.
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2/25/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
3 comment(s)See what's blooming in Dave's Garden late in the winter and early spring months.
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2/22/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A fascinating book about how our Founding Fathers gardened and helped shape our nation.
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2/18/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
30 comment(s)Start-to-finish montage of a garden installation at the Capital Home and Garden Show.
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2/15/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Gardening tasks for the Mid-Atlantic in February. Pick a few to tackle this week and lighten your load this spring.
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2/11/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
23 comment(s)The Borights get a classic Charleston-style look.
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2/8/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Purple vegetables are not only beautiful, they are good for you too!
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2/4/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
3 comment(s)Watch a video of a Meadows Farms landscape architect meeting with a client and developing a design for front planting and backyard entertainment area.
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2/1/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Houseplants add life to your home and office.
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1/28/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
3 comment(s)How can you improve your home's curb appeal with some simple upgrades?
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1/25/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Zone 8 (and higher) plants and tender perennials need extra protection this coming week.
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1/21/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A collection of Japanese maples from Dave's garden.
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1/18/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)Seeds were one of the first commodities valued and traded.
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1/14/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
3 comment(s)Curb Appeal episode featuring landscape design by Kevin Ganley and installation by Meadows Farms.
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1/11/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
32 comment(s)Video of ponds, waterfalls, and streams in Dave's garden - updated spring 2011.
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1/4/2013 by
Kathy Jentz | with
65 comment(s)A list of Winter Garden tasks for the Mid-Atlantic region. Pick one or two to tackle each weekend.
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12/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)See what's blooming in Dave's Garden late in the winter and early spring months.
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12/28/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
47 comment(s)If you haven't already, take some time this holiday week to set up a bird feeding station.
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12/27/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
29 comment(s)Have a wonderful holiday week.
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12/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Step-by-step instructions to construct a fire pit.
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12/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)You can visit us in person at either Richmond or Dulles during the winter break for your gardening needs, but also know that you can access us anytime online.
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12/19/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)What will happen to you tree after the holiday season?
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12/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)How to construct a permeable paver parking area that will capture 100% of rainfall that falls on it with no runoff.
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12/14/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
20 comment(s)Bulb Forcing Basics or How to Get Spring Blooms in the Dead of Winter.
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12/12/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Add trees and shrubs with beautiful bark textures and branch shapes to your garden for all-season interest.
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12/10/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
63 comment(s)Tips for Forcing Paperwhite Bulbs in time for the holiday season from Ron Meadows, Meadows Farms Nurseries.
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12/7/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
48 comment(s)The comprehensive garden task list from Washington Gardener Magazine for gardens in the greater DC metro/MD/VA region for December.
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12/4/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
37 comment(s)A Top 10 Gift Guide for Green Thumbs in Your Life.
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12/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
92 comment(s)Amaryllis Care and Selection with Ron Meadows, Meadows Farms Nurseries.
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11/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
48 comment(s)Add some glitz to your plants this season.
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11/28/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
66 comment(s)Caring For Your Holiday Poinsettia with Dave Slack, Indoor Plant Buyer for Meadows Farms Nurseries.
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11/26/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Ron Meadows show how to select, bring home, and care for a fresh-cut Christmas Tree.
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11/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
89 comment(s)Christmas Tree selection tips from Meadows Farms' Bobby Lewis.
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11/21/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
18 comment(s)Needle drop and bulb foliage are natural in the Mid-Atlantic autumn.
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11/19/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)How to plant an evergreen tree with a step-by-step explanation why and how-to.
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11/16/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
19 comment(s)Call the girls and join us for Ladies’ Night at Meadows Farms Nurseries’ Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, Virginia.
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11/14/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
81 comment(s)A little preparation at the end of the gardening season will keep your tools in great shape for years to come.
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11/12/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
55 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer at Meadows Farms, shares one of his Favorite New Plants: fall-blooming Encore Azaleas.
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11/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
83 comment(s)West Virginia's Scarecrow is on top!
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11/7/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
21 comment(s)Here are the winners of the Meadows Farms Nurseries’ 2012 Pumpkin Carving Contest.
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11/5/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
12 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer for Meadows Farm Nurseries (www.MeadowsFarms.com), shares information on some New, Dwarf Butterfly Bush Varieties.
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11/2/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
52 comment(s)Here is the garden task list for November.
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10/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)To our friends and our customers, ALL Meadows Farms Nurseries will be closed today at 12noon, Monday, October 29, 2012 through Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
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10/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
42 comment(s)Bobby Lewis of Meadows Farms Nurseries give tips for flower bulb selection and planting in the fall for a gorgeous garden display next spring.
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10/26/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
61 comment(s)Vote for your favorite Meadows Farms scarecrows by leaving a comment hear or on our Facebook page letting us know which one you like best.
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10/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
25 comment(s)Here are the 3 winners of our Fall Container Contest.
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10/22/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Espoma's latest commercial for its Organic Lawn Food Program spoofs the iconic 1984 Apple Macintosh commercial.
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10/19/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
36 comment(s)Now is the ideal time to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Plus, spring-blooming bulbs!
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10/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
53 comment(s)Come to our Meadows Farms Nurseries locations and tell us which Scarecrow is the best.
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10/15/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer for Meadows Farm Nurseries, gives great tips for preparing your ornamental garden for winter.
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10/10/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
24 comment(s)Show your carving skills and your Halloween spirit and you could win a $50 Meadows Farms gift card!
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10/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Win Redskin tickets, get your pots planted up for Autumn, celebrate our 52nd year, and so much more this season!
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10/8/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)Plant some pansies now for color in your garden through until next spring.
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10/5/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
24 comment(s)Cool Season Annuals to bring quick, long-lasting color to your garden.
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10/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
33 comment(s)What to do in your Mid-Atlantic garden during the month of October.
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10/1/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
51 comment(s)Dave Slack, Meadows Farms Nurseries' Annual and Perennial Plants Buyer, talks about Chrysanthemums for your autumn garden.
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9/28/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
49 comment(s)Quick basics for bulb beginners.
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9/26/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
39 comment(s)Refresh or re-plant your containers for autumn and you could win!
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9/24/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
36 comment(s)A short video featuring great plants to add instant color to your autumn season containers.
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9/21/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
113 comment(s)In part 1, we discussed deer deterrent strategies. Part 2 addresses deer-resistant plant selection.
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9/19/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
1 comment(s)Deer are destroying gardens all over our region. Here are a few ways to cope.
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9/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
90 comment(s)Fall Lawn Seed Choices with Meadows Farms Nurseries.
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9/13/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
54 comment(s)Take the family on a wonderful day of local apple picking this autumn.
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9/12/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
76 comment(s)Here comes the S.O.N... doo-doo-do-do. The SON renewal program consists of application of nutrients to your lawn in September, October, and November.
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9/10/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
62 comment(s)National Planting Day is Saturday, September 8, 2012. Add one native plant to your garden this weekend!
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9/7/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
30 comment(s)Autumn is the perfect time to look at renovating your turfgrass lawn.
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9/5/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
78 comment(s)Gardening task list for September in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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9/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
57 comment(s)Late summer-early autumn is the perfect time for lawn renewal.
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8/31/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
46 comment(s)Mums are a must for the autumn perennial garden.
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8/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
34 comment(s)Pronouncing plant names can by tongue-tying. Try these helpful tips to help you sound it out.
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8/27/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
55 comment(s)Meadows Farms landscape crew demonstrates a rain garden installation.
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8/24/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
109 comment(s)Rain gardens can be beautiful and do their jobs. There is no need to even know it is a "rain garden."
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8/22/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
19 comment(s)Water Is the basis of life in your garden, but it can also be destructive, a pollutant, and a hazard.
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8/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)A photo collage of Meadows Farms' people, plants, and places.
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8/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
106 comment(s)Aside from this blog and web site, you can connect to Meadows Farms Nurseries in a number of ways online.
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8/15/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
21 comment(s)What to do with all those ripe-at-once tomatoes.
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8/13/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
2 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer, Meadows Farm Nurseries talks about one of his favorite plants for the home garden: CRAPE MYRTLES.
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8/10/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
4 comment(s)Give your annual flowers a second lease on life and have them looking good for the rest of the growing season.
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8/8/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
24 comment(s)Lycoris squamigera are also known as Surprise Lily, Magic Lily, and Resurrection Lily.
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8/6/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
23 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer, Meadows Farm Nurseries shares one of his favorite plants for the home garden:
ABELIAS
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8/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
27 comment(s)Here is a comprehensive garden task list for gardens in the greater DC metro region for August.
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8/1/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
21 comment(s)Enter your flowers, edibles, herbs, and more in your local county fair for ribbons and fun!
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7/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)Ted Zurawski, Head Buyer at Meadows Farm Nurseries, shared one of his favorite plants for the home garden: DRIFT ROSES.
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7/27/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
0 comment(s)The Mid-Atlantic summer is a perfect time to start these cool-season edibles for a head start on the autumn harvest.
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7/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
78 comment(s)If you strive to garden organically, have you given any thought to the tools you are using?
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7/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
23 comment(s)Ron Meadows, Hard Good Buyer at Meadows Farms Nurseries, explains why the Espoma Fertilizer line is eco-friendly and superior to other natural fertilizer products.
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7/22/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
24 comment(s)You may be surprised to hear that morning watering is not always the most optimal.
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7/18/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
57 comment(s)Collect seeds from your own plants to share and to save for next year.
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7/16/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
69 comment(s)Dave Slack, Meadows Farms perennial plant buyer, discusses great Ornamental Grasses for your home landscape.
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7/13/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
6 comment(s)When replacing storm-damaged trees, consider a species’ susceptibility to damage from ice, snow and wind.
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7/11/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
74 comment(s)The loss of a large tree can cause turmoil in the garden.
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7/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
22 comment(s)Dave Slack, Meadows Farms' perennial plant buyers talks new and colorful heuchera selections.
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7/6/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
24 comment(s)Our comprehensive garden task list for gardens in the greater DC metro region for July.
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7/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
98 comment(s)Japanese Beetles -- They can do devastating damage often stripping a whole plant from top to bottom.
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7/2/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
68 comment(s)Japanese Beetles do devastating damage often stripping a whole plant from top to bottom. How can we fight back?
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7/1/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
50 comment(s)Watch this short video for various water tools and techniques.
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6/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
37 comment(s)To get the most out of your annuals, follow these care guidelines.
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6/27/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
123 comment(s)Annuals have many garden uses.
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6/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
29 comment(s)Add easy color to your summer garden.
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6/24/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
95 comment(s)Join us at Meadows Farms Nurseries on Pink Day, Saturday, June 23, to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Research.
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6/21/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
60 comment(s)Add a few plants to your garden to celebrate National Pollinator Week.
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6/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
96 comment(s)Here are the top 3 from the Meadows Farms container contest.
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6/18/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
77 comment(s)Now is the time to deadhead and fertilize your roses.
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6/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
42 comment(s)A short video of Meadows Farms' Bobby Lewis talking about his favorite peppers.
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6/15/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
28 comment(s)When designing your landscape, make comfortable seating a priority.
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6/13/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
51 comment(s)Use your digital camera or phone to "journal" your garden.
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6/11/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
29 comment(s)Don't let the heat keep you out of the garden this summer.
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6/10/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
35 comment(s)Get the facts about Meadows Farms container contest.
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6/8/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
49 comment(s)Here is our comprehensive garden task list for gardens in the greater DC metro region for June.
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6/5/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
49 comment(s)If your shrub flowered earlier this spring, now is the time to prune it.
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6/5/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
47 comment(s)Baby Boomer Gardening Trends:
Perennials are Going Out, Along with their Backs
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6/3/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
103 comment(s)Add drama to your summer garden by bringing in tropical-look plants.
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6/1/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
23 comment(s)Make shade fast in a hot spot.
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5/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
39 comment(s)Think you can't have vines in your garden due to shade? Think again!
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5/27/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
56 comment(s)Quick-growing annual vines are a terrific problem-solver in your garden.
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5/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
107 comment(s)Pick a Pocketful of Posies from Your Own Garden.
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5/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
93 comment(s)The essentials of proper tree care.
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5/21/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
88 comment(s)Meadows Farms is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube as well as hosting this Blog on our Web Site.
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5/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
37 comment(s)Add a touch of whimsy to your garden while disguising a bare spot.
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5/18/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
77 comment(s)Edibles in containers as front-and-center ornamental additions to the garden.
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5/16/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
99 comment(s)Ideas picked up from private garden tours in the DC, MD, and VA region.
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5/14/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
97 comment(s)One of the hottest new trends in gardening is Fairy gardens or Miniature gardens. Create a tiny world for the spirits that visit your garden.
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5/11/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
88 comment(s)Visit a Public Garden near you this weekend for inspiration, relaxation, and rejuvenaion.
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5/11/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
32 comment(s)Making compost can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. Here are some quick pointers.
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5/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
29 comment(s)Think of your garden as an extension of your home with Feng Shui landscape principles.
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5/7/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
47 comment(s)Finding Yourself in the Garden using Feng Shui Gardening Principles.
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5/6/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
53 comment(s)A few tips to make your home garden more hospitable to local wildlife.
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5/4/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
49 comment(s)Meadows Farms has several options to assist you with your garden design, install, and maintenance.
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5/2/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
40 comment(s)What to do in the garden for the month of May for DC, MD, and VA gardeners.
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4/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
58 comment(s)While your spring bulbs are ending outside, now is the time to start thinking about your summer bulbs.
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4/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
43 comment(s)Win Meadows Farms gift cards in the Meadows Farms Mixed Container Contest!
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4/26/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
57 comment(s)Master Gardener plant clinics can help you diagnose your garden's problems.
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4/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
53 comment(s)Here are a few tips for going on open house and garden tours that I have picked up over the years.
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4/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
49 comment(s)A list of 7 culinary herbs that do especially well in our local climate.
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4/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
61 comment(s)The Chesapeake Bay Program's Plant More Plants campaign asks homeowners to take the campaign's slogan, Grow Some Good, literally and make a pledge to plant perennials, shrubs and trees as a way to celebrate.
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4/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
123 comment(s)Celebrate Earth Day by sharing your love of gardening with a friend or a young relative.
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4/18/2012 by
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44 comment(s)Meadows Farms bright red Tee Shirt are just $14.99 each.
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4/16/2012 by
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49 comment(s)Now is the time to check your ornamental cherry or crabapple trees for Eastern Tent Caterpillars infestation.
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4/15/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
31 comment(s)Some basic formulas to help you easily calculate how much mulch you need for your garden beds.
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4/13/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
85 comment(s)Where do you draw the line of "native" plant or not?
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4/11/2012 by
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40 comment(s)Your garden excess can feed the hungry.
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4/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
27 comment(s)One of the hidden garden treasures of Washington, DC, is the Franciscan Monastery in the Brookland neighborhood.
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4/6/2012 by
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26 comment(s)Visit the National Park Service's Tulip Library in Washington, DC, to "shop" for bulbs to add to your own garden.
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4/6/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
26 comment(s)John Peter Thompson guest blogs on invasive plants and their impact on our local environment.
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4/4/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
103 comment(s)Virginia Bluebell season is upon us a few weeks early this year.
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4/2/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
33 comment(s)April Garden To-Do List for the Mid-Atlantic region (DC, MD, VA, WV, DE, and PA.)
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3/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
64 comment(s)Now is a great time to start your edible garden and take advantage of cool-season vegetables.
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3/30/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
17 comment(s)Are stink bugs on the decline in our region?
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3/28/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
32 comment(s)A few tips for giving your tender annuals and zone-marginal plants extra protection duringa cold snap.
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3/26/2012 by
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32 comment(s)A few ideas to get your gardening juices flowing while your stuck inside during bad weather.
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3/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
25 comment(s)First in a series of introductions to our favorite gardening blogs.
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3/23/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
28 comment(s)Growing your own Easter Grass is a fun and easy project you can do with the whole family.
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3/21/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
77 comment(s)Cherry Blossom fever has hit DC. Here are some alternatives to the crowded Tidal Basin.
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3/20/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
32 comment(s)The final frost date for our region is around mid-May, but we can still plant many things before then.
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3/16/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
91 comment(s)A few days ago I was wandering about the garden, and noticed that the flower buds on ‘Jane’ magnolia were beginning to break, but that the buds on ‘Dr. Merrill’ and ‘Royal Star’ were still closed.
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3/16/2012 by
Dave Reed | with
30 comment(s)Some movies get gardening very right, others get it very wrong. We explore a few here in this blog post.
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3/14/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
32 comment(s)February is seed starting time for many of our summer annuals.
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2/29/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
37 comment(s)Experience a taste of spring at the local home and garden shows.
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2/25/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
41 comment(s)I believe that my garden is the only one within a hundred miles without a daffodil in bloom. My neighbors’ are flowering. Down the road, and across town I’m seeing a few here, and many more over there. My property is rather cold by nature, straddling a small creek that runs along the bottom land between hills that eventually turn to the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Snow persists for days longer than on nearby properties, and the overnight frost that settles onto this low lying ground often coats the small, shaded front garden long into the afternoon.
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2/24/2012 by
Dave Reed | with
86 comment(s)Spring is on her way and her are a few ways she is signaling her seasonal display.
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2/17/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
41 comment(s)In this unusually warm winter the hellebores in the garden began to flower early in January. By late in the month, and now early in February most are in full bloom. In most years hellebores flower late in February in my garden with the blooms lasting for a month or longer, fading as temperatures turn warmer. Today, after a month a few flowers are past their peak, but in even the warmest February temperatures I expect the blooms will persist for a few weeks longer than is usual.
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2/13/2012 by
Dave Reed | with
122 comment(s)Introducing Kathy Jentz, Meadows Farms new blogger/social media face.
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2/9/2012 by
Kathy Jentz | with
412 comment(s)