A Black Swallowtail found flitting around the Fennel, in the Chef’s Garden at the #CavalierHotel in #VABeach. #InsectThursday #GardeningX #MasterGardener

We have Garden phlox blooms today for #PinkFriday. This #Native plant, along with many other species, will be for sale at our FallGardeningFestival, 9/28. Info: vbmg.org #GardeningX #Flowers #MasterGardener

Have you always wanted a kitchen garden to grow your own fresh herbs and veggies? It doesn’t take a big space! Pics are from the Chef’sGarden at the #CavalierHotel in #VaBeach #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Thank you, Marigolds, for repelling insects, rabbits and deer from other treasured plants in the garden! #Flowers #GardeningX #MasterGardener

This Hydrangea #flower starts out as white and gradually turns to a dusty pink. Lots of rain took its toll on blooms this year, but those that remain are loved by #pollinators and me. 🤗 #GardeningX #MondayMotivation #MasterGardener

The Lantana looks bright and healthy at #VAWesleyanUniv! #MagentaMonday #Flowers #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Look at all of that Spiked speedwell! It grows 2-3’ high, and 2.5’wide. #Pollinators love it, and it will take temps down to 22°! We’ll have it at our FallGardeningFestival. Info: vbmg.org #TuesdayBlue #GardeningX #Flowers #MasterGardener

#MasterGardener, Bob, got a great shot of his Oranges n Lemons rose. It looks like sunshine! #RoseWednesday #GardeningX #Flowers

Here’s Egyptian starcluster for you today, friends. It tolerates warm temperatures, and likes full sun. It’s a prolific bloomer that attracts #butterflies. #GardeningX #Flowers #MasterGardener

Hoping your Friday is full of pink, friends. #PinkFriday #TGIF #FlowersonFriday #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Take a peek inside #seed libraries in tomorrow’s brand new episode of the #Gardendc podcast. #seedlibrary #seedlibraries #seeds #seedsharing

These peppers will make something taste good! Ay yi yi! This proves that we can grow just about anything in a container—so little space can produce food. #GardeningX #HotPeppers #MasterGardener

Black-eyed Susans for #SundayYellow. Enjoy the day and new month ahead, friends! #GardeningX #Flowers #MasterGardener

A Dahlia for #MagentaMonday. Happy #LaborDay! #Flowers #GardeningX #MasterGardener

A majestic Magnolia for #ThickTrunkTuesday. #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Cana lilies grow to be about 6’ tall. They love full sun, and are attractive to #hummingbirds. We’ll have them with red, yellow and salmon #flowers to buy at our FallGardenFestival. Info: vbmg.org. #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Garden Tip of the Day: Orb Weaver Spiders are very common in our area in late summer and early fall. They are a beneficial garden creature that catches and eat a lot of pest-type insects. They are not a danger to people or pets. #gardendc #gardening #gardentips #gardenhacks

If you want to attract #pollinators, grow Coneflowers! ❤️ #Flowers #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Yarrow, an herb, blooms in a few colors. It’s salt-tolerant, needs full sun, and dry soil. Good for a border or rock #garden. You can pick some up at our FallGardenFestival. Info: vbmg.org #PinkFriday #FlowersonFriday #GardeningX #MasterGardener

Congratulations to our early Master Gardener graduates from the Class of 2024!! #GardeningX #MasterGardener