Garden Dirt
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Creating a Buzz: How to Cultivate a Bee-Friendly Garden
Alexandria, VA – Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the decline in pollinator populations, particularly bees. As essential…
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Online Tickets Now Available for River Farm’s Annual Plant Market
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Celebrate the start of gardening season with the American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm. This…
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It’s Time to Get Your Garden Ready for a Bountiful Season
Spring is peeking around the corner, and for us gardeners, that means it’s time to roll up our sleeves and…
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Dahlia Society Blooms in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Nestled on a quiet street in Del Ray is “Grangel Farm”, a micro farm that grows among…
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Greenstreet Gardens’ Annual Fall Festival with Corn Maze, Games and More is Fun for Whole Family!
Alexandria, VA – Fall is just around the corner! We start to daydream about cooler weather and longer evenings. Some…
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Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers – The Answer to the Perfect Container Design
By Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – Assembling eye-catching container gardens doesn’t demand a degree in botany or art. You can…
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Best Heat-Loving Perennials for Summer
By Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – Some plants just can’t take the heat—they’ll wither away if left in direct sunlight…
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Old Town Alexandria Ace Hardware Hosts Garden Party & 20% Sale on Entire Store, April 23-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This year, Old Town gardeners can ring in spring bigger and better than ever at Old Town…
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It’s Spring! Get Ready for GardenFest!
Alexandria, VA – Del Ray has a new spring festival! GardenFest is coming to Mt. Vernon Ave on April 24.…
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Spring is Coming! It’s Time to Prepare!
By Ray Greenstreet Alexandria, VA – The dull drab of winter is on its way out, and spring is on…
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