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Wildflower of the Year named for 2012
The Virginia Native Plant Society has named partridgeberry (Mitchella repens), a woodland wildflower found in every county of Virginia, as Wildflower of the Year for 2012.
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Flyways and Byways: Backyard nesting birds
If you have nesting birds in your backyard, you know how enjoyable it is to watch the parents go about their hectic duties.
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Ask Martha: Have a plan before plant shopping
Spring fever can lead to all kinds of impulsiveness, especially at the garden center. But a few simple strategies can help you size up the inventory with the ease and confidence of a professional. Armed with these helpful tips, you can head out to your favorite nursery secure in the knowledge that when you return, you'll have exactly what you need for your garden.
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Home and garden event calendar
Bulletin Board -- WaySeeker Woods: Open garden 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through July 7 features self-guided walk through shady, Japanese-style garden in the woods, with hostas, Japanese maples, bamboo, azaleas, statuary, water features and more, 12216 W. River Road, Aylett. Free. (804) 769-2313.
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What's It Worth: bookends, dry sink
Q: My bookends were purchased in Europe many years ago. I inherited them and would like to know what they are worth. Shaped as monks reading, they are marked "Art Bronze" and "K.B.W." on the edge of the base. — H.A.
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Evolve with your garden
Accept it, gardeners — change is the norm for gardens and landscapes. Nature alters growing conditions through weather and seasons, as does the interaction of plants, insects and wildlife. Man creates modifications each time he clears trees to plant grass, introduces non-native species or adds hardscape features.
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What's it worth? Bengal stove
Q: Can you provide information about my Bengal stove? I have no idea as to its age and value or information about the maker so any facts would be appreciated. — L.L.
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Gardeners need a sense of humus
Let's pay homage to humus.
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Home and garden event calendar
18th annual Museum District Mothers Day House & Garden Tour: Eight homes and gardens, open to view 1-6 p.m. today ...
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Home and garden event calendar
Bulletin Board -- Fan Kitchen & Garden Tour: Fan District Woman's Club opens the kitchens and gardens of 10 homes in the historic neighborhood, on view 1-6 p.m. today, with shuttle among homes from Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1925 Grove Ave. $25; benefits community projects of Fan District Woman's Club. www.FanWomansClub.org.
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Ask Martha: Grow lilies for garden impact
Learn why these flowers — in all their many sizes, fragrances and colors — are absolute favorites in my garden.
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Ask Martha: leavening agents, no-shoes rule
Q: I have light-colored carpeting. Is there a polite way to encourage guests to take off their shoes in my house?
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Heiress an avid orchid collector
Q: What can you tell me about Merriweather Post's orchid collection? — Aaron T.
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Home and garden event calendar
A Million Blooms: A succession of flowering plants colors of the season, daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. $6-$10; members free. 262-9887. Through June 3.
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Bees are already on the hunt for garden flowers
If you favor blue and purple flowers, as well as yellow, you're ahead of the bee gardening game because those are the flower colors that attract bees to blossoms for pollination.
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What's it Worth: coal mine safety lamp, German wine glass
Q: I recently inherited a lamp from my grandfather. My grandmother says she knows nothing about it except that he picked it up during one of his business trips to Europe. It is made of brass and steel, and has a metal tag that reads "Patterson Lamps Ltd., 51, Gateshead-on-Tyne."
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Home and garden event calendar for April 22
Church Hill Secret Gardens Symphony Tour: Eight homes and gardens open to view, with Richmond Symphony chamber ensembles performing in two of the gardens and six other locations in the St. John's Historic District on Church Hill, 12:30-5 p.m. today. $35; includes wine and cheese tastings. www.churchhill.org.
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Ask Martha: Growing lily of the valley
Lily of the valley is famed for its little blossoms and sweet scent. But the shade-loving perennial also has a strong side.
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Chesterfield school gets growing with outdoor garden
Students at Evergreen Elementary School in Chesterfield County this week created a garden.
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Herb and plant bonanza at Maymont
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