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Hardy palms that do well in coastal Virginia
Stocky or slender, native or not: 5 types of palm trees that thrive along the...
Home and Garden
White’s Old Mill Garden Center in Chesapeake closes despite family’s efforts to keep it flourishing
Now, the family business is busy auctioning off items for commercial growers, including the greenhouses,...
The amazing, industrious mushroom: Showing now
"Funky Fungi: Nature’s Curious Creations" is our summer exhibit about the magical world of mushrooms...
Norfolk, Virginia Beach residents team up to compete on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’
A 1912 Craftsman needed a ton of work. The buyer wasn't about to sit back...
What not to flush down the toilet — and why it matters
The toilet is not a trash can. Fibrous waste (wipes! diapers! tissues!) combines with fats,...
How to guard roses against a disease that has no cure
Rose rosette disease, which stunts and kills roses, has spread across North America. Here are...
Give your next outdoor party a light footprint
We automatically grab throwaway dishware, coolers, tablecloths and more. But skipping the disposables offers a...
Showcase for antebellum homes displays their finery. But what about the history?
Columbus, Mississippi, each year puts on display its finest antebellum homes. Given the suffering, violence...
Bright ideas for outdoor lighting
Know your goals, respect people who'll be affected by your lighting, and more things to...
Raise a glass of H20 during Drinking Water Week
The week toasts the workers and systems who get clean water to us, and reminds...