Gardening

My name is Gena Fuqua and I’m the Production Manager at WDBJ7. I’m also a Taurus and avid reader. One thing I’m not is a gardener. So you can imagine my surprise when I was placed in charge of bringing back the WDBJ7 Hometown Garden....

All this rain has been a good thing for homeowners - it's making lawns look lush and starting to green up. But an ounce of prevention now, will ensure an enviably yard later. This is the time of year to tackle weeds and prune ornamental grasses and rose...

    Fall lawn care is important if you want your yard to look its best next spring.     Now is the time of year to get outside and get to work.     Mark Burton, horticulturist for the Turf and Gardening Store in Roanoke, say a little effort will go a long...

    A workshop is coming up to help people get into water-wise gardening.     The Virginia cooperative extension master gardeners are hosting the clinic called "Keeping the green in your garden and your wallet."  The workshop is Saturday, October 15...

    The main library in Roanoke is hosting a fun evening of gardening, filled with do-it-yourself projects, advice from experts, and activities for children.     PLAYING IN THE DIRT: An interactive experience involving flowers, vegetables, dirt and people...

    The Turf and Gardening Store in Roanoke is hosting its first clinic of 2011.  "Spring Lawn Tune-up Tips” with Robert Barksdale, turf and landscape consultant, is Saturday at 10 a.m.  The free event is at the store, located at 101 Madison Avenue,...