Dawn Conrad, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch

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The Garden Muse: Indoor Winter gardening

January and February are perfect months to do a little winter gardening indoors. Hmmm you may be thinking to yourself, sounds preposterous! But it is ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:41 am

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The Garden Muse: Winter feeding and care for Houseplants

During the fall and winter months when the natural light levels are lower, and temperatures are much cooler, most plants do not need fertilizer or ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Friday, December 1, 2023 11:52 am

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The Garden Muse: Beyond Halloween, it’s still pumpkin season

Archeological evidence suggests that pumpkins have been around at least five thousand years. Thanks to the Celtic fall traditions of Samhain and keeping evil spirits ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:50 am

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The Garden Muse: Tucking in the Herb Garden for Winter

Today was a busy day. It was a day that started in the herb garden and ended in the kitchen. Weeds were pulled, some plants ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:31 am

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The Garden Muse: A look at the spider lily

I have had a few people ask me about the Red Spider Lily this year. Usually due to them coming across a stand of them ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Friday, October 6, 2023 10:08 am

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The Garden Muse: Planting fall bulbs

It soon will be time to plant fall bulbs/tubers that will bloom in the spring. When the ground cools and evening temperatures are consistently between ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Friday, September 22, 2023 11:00 am

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The Garden Muse: Magical sunflowers

I have enjoyed the many southcentral Virginia, small and large sunflower patches that I have driven past in the last few weeks. Their striking bright ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:30 am

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The Garden Muse: Wondrous Greenery

On my porch it is that time of year when the long summer days and high temperatures have taken their toll on the flowering plants. ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Saturday, August 26, 2023 8:30 am

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The Garden Muse: A look at Franklinia alatamaha

Let us talk about the little known Franklinia alatamaha tree, more commonly known as the Franklin tree. It is native to the southeastern United States, ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:20 am

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The Garden Muse: Time to think about mid-summer planting

Wow! I have been so caught up enjoying the gloriously long spring this year that it just occurred to me now is the time to ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Friday, July 21, 2023 11:30 am

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