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November Gardening Tips

Jeanne — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Tidying Up, Winding Down, and Looking Ahead Here in central Virginia, the first hints of fall show up in October, and by the end of the month cool nights are the norm. By November, frost is a given, the leaves have all turned, and most of the trees stand bare. November is a month for...

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How to Grow Coleus from Cuttings

Jeanne — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:38:08 +0000

I have a confession: I never expected this to work as well as it did. A few weeks ago I snipped some stems from a healthy coleus, popped them in water, and waited. In just two to four weeks, I had four brand new plants ready to pot up. If you have a coleus you...

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How to Compost Fall Leaves: Turn Autumn Leaves Into Garden Gold

Jeanne — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:29:56 +0000

Every October, the big sugar maple near our garden shed drops its leaves in what feels like a single weekend. One day the yard is green, and the next I’m scrunching through ankle-deep gold and wondering where I left the rake. I used to see that pile as a chore. Now I see it as...

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