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Welcome to our special Bloom & Grow issue! I am so excited to share this project with you. It is our first ever allgardening issue. Not a gardener? Don’t close it and throw it away! We still have all of our usual columns on pets, food, hiking, history, and local community members - just with an “earthier” twist.

For months we have been hard at work trying to create something new and unique to inspire you to get outside, enjoy the weather, get a little dirt under your fingernails, and watch something grow! You will notice many new writers. We went and found some of the foremost local horticulturalists and experienced gardeners to give you the most relevant and informative gardening tips. I was surprised to find such a wealth of knowledge in our area - but it’s here! We had so many ideas, that I have a whole cutting room floor full of topics that didn’t make it.

After reading all these fantastic articles, I was inspired to create my own little garden oasis by redecorating our tiny outdoor patio and adding a vertical pallet garden with hanging buckets full of herbs. I planted snapdragons and marigolds around the patio and currently have basil, chives, and zinnias seeded in pots. I’m hoping to soon plant some sunflowers, rosemary, and thyme to round out our herb and flower extravaganza. Here’s hoping that I inherited a little bit of my dad’s green thumb!

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2016 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Esther Boykin Bob Chrisman Christine Craddock Lynne Galluzzo Johanna Goossens

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PLANT ‘EM EARLY

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CONTAINER GARDENING

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HOW TO MAKE A FLOWER CROWN

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POISON HAZARDS FOR YOUR PET

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UP, UP, AND AWAY

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY

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Keep your yard safe this season

by Charlotte Wagner

Create an interesting vertical pallet garden

by Debbie Eisele Which insects to keep and which to give the boot

by Debbie Eisele

WILDFLOWERS ALONG THE GREEN TUNNEL

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HGBA Q&A

Joe Turpin from New Media Horizons

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Inspiring children to love gardening

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GARDENING WITH FRIENDS IN HAYMARKET

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A GARDEN TEA PARTY

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LEMON LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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BLUE VALLEY VINEYARD & WINERY

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PLANT ‘EM Inspiring children to love gardening

by Christine Craddock

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earning the stories of natural materials can spark interests that turn into lifelong hobbies or passions,” says Ann Lewin-Benham in her 2011 book Twelve Best Practices for Early Childhood Education. This chapter in the book focuses on the relationship children develop with materials in their world, specifically ones found in nature. Gardening is a wonderful avenue to allow children to explore their worlds while learning about how things grow, and even may inspire healthier appetites when crops are harvested. Children who learn how to grow plants, flower, vegetables, or fruits may continue this hobby throughout their life, even carrying on the tradition many years in the future with their own children. In Haymarket, this practice is alive and well and there are many opportunities for those wishing to begin a new hobby with their children.

At Buckland Mills Elementary School in Gainesville, students are learning a little bit more than the usual academic curriculum through a special project. A collaborative venture between the Parent Teacher Organization and the administration, the school’s Learning Garden has been “flourishing” since 2012, according to Marylouise Polhamus, one of the second grade teachers at this Prince William County school of excellence.

Buckland Mills uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) model, which “focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development.” Polhamus says this project became a natural extension of the IBPYP model because it guides

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This year, a second grade class students into becoming has adopted a garden bed and “lifelong learners, critical and compassionate thinkers, named it the ‘Yummy, Tummy Garden’. and responsible citizens of our country and world.”

In the fall and then again in the spring, individual garden beds are adopted by a member of the administration, a teacher, class, club, or activity group. Each adopter chooses a theme for the garden bed which is then used to extend the classroom learning by dedicating time to nourish, tend, and harvest the crops they chose

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Above: At Buckland Mills Elementary, students especially enjoy harvesting the garden and then eating enormous herb salads.

Right: Students loved harvesting and trying to identify each herb or vegetable by taste and smell.

to grow. For example, this spring, Principal Balkcom is participating by creating a Bountiful Butterflies Garden; second grade a ‘yummy, tummy garden’ with sprouts, herbs, and veggies; and fourth grade is studying parts of a flower with a flower garden.

Polhamus says “the excitement in the Learning Garden is never ending as there is always a plentiful supply of mud pies, worms, insects, birds, bunnies, butterflies, weeds, flowers, veggies, and herbs!” But even more exciting to the children is the harvest. Being able to prepare and enjoy herb salads and tasting and identifying the herbs by smell is a special moment for the kids.

Creating a learning garden at home can be just as rewarding for parents. What could be more fun for kids than actually being allowed to play in dirt? At The Farm at Broad Run, just outside of Haymarket, Ashley Palmer helps visitors choose the right plant or flower for their gardens.

Although she has worked in the industry

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for 14 years, when her son was born in 2011, she began to see another side to her love of this hobby. Her son watched as she mulched, dug, and tended her garden - this cultivated an interest in him that she nurtured through the years.

Palmer offers some suggestions for creating a garden with your children.

PLANTS FOR EASY SUCCESS Every year, we plant Sunflower seeds.

They are extremely easy and almost guaranteed to grow. My son loves to watch them tower overhead and can hardly believe he planted the tiny seed that turned into such a large flower. I think it has a ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ like quality!

Coneflowers are another hit; they attract butterflies and bees which make the little ones giddy every time they see one.

Coneflowers are also very easy to grow and the blooms last for quite a while which makes them beautiful in arrangements.

If vegetables and herbs are more of

your interest, I would choose herbs such as Lemon Balm, Cuban oregano, Lemon grass, nasturtiums and Thyme. There are many more options but these have different textures and scents that would all appeal to a child without being difficult to maintain.

Vegetables and fruits require a little more work than flowers and herbs but can still be a success. I would choose: radishes, lettuces, blueberries, peppers and watermelon (more for fun). These choices are almost guaranteed to produce results if planted in proper sunlight. The blueberries are an excellent choice because they are great pollinators, bear fruit, and have wonderful fall foliage. Make sure if you plant watermelon seeds that you have plenty of room, but they won’t let you down and your little ones will have so much fun finding the melons on the vine.

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Here are more tips for creating a garden with children.

Outfit them in the right gear, including buying an appropriately-sized watering can they can maneuver themselves, kid sized gloves, and a small shovel. They will enjoy being able to independently care for their crops.

Help children to choose plants that are easiest to grow. Palmer says that sometimes she chooses the plant and lets her son choose the color or she lets him try a few of his choice so that he “has a voice” and an important role. Chris Bowers, of Garden Masters in Fairfax lists the top easiest and most popular flowers/plants below: FOR SUN: Geraniums Marigolds Pansies Gerbera Daisies Cosmos FOR SHADE: Impatients New Guinea impatients Lobelia Waxed Begonias Hemalis begonias Add birdhouses or water features to enhance the experience and hopefully attract birds and other wildlife. Consider using recycled materials like soda bottles or cans to create crafty bird feeders.

Explore Pinterest to see some unique tips, like using plastic spoons to label each individual crop or using egg cartons to begin seeds before planting in the ground.

Consider creating a fairy garden with the kids, using a lot of imagination and a ton of creativity. These types of gardens are typically built in a pot and housed on a porch or deck and use decorative elements in addition to plants. Palmer says “fairy gardens are the latest trend in small gardening and boy are they fun!

You could turn it into something you share together. The fairies will need plants so what better way to incorporate herbs or other small plants.”

For all your local gardening needs, visit The Farm at Broad Run at 16015 John Marshall Highway in Broad Run. The Farm at Broad Run offers a nursery featuring trees, shrubs, annuals,

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Above: Buckland Mills Elementary students adopt a garden bed in the fall and spring and plant flowers, plants, vegetable, or fruits that fit the theme they have chosen.

Right: Children tend, nourish, and harvest the garden, which leads to new units of study in the classroom.

and perennials, a large selection of plants for landscaping, mulch, potting soil, wind chimes, decorative pots, and gardening supplies, Another local must visit is Merrifield Garden Center at 6895 Wellington Road in Gainesville. Merrifield Garden Center offers annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, trees and shrubs, vegetables and herbs as well as gardening supplies, home decor and gifts, and landscaping services. The

Gainesville location even has a cafe for visitors to enjoy lunch after perusing the extensive garden center. For professional landscaping services, look into Castlescapes at castlescapes.com, 540-219-8497, or by emailing Joe at castlescapesva@yahoo. com. Premier Turf and Landscapes is another great option. Contact them at premierturfandlandscaping.com or by calling 703-753-3454. ❖

Christine Craddock is a writer, editor, photographer, wife, and mother of two adorable children. She is a faithful contributing writer for Haymarket Lifestyle magazine and has resided in Haymarket since 2006.

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urrent news stories are upsetting. That’s why I’m thankful for warmer days and the opportunity to get outside, dig weeds, trim bushes, plant a few things, or just wander around the land and look for all the newly-emerging spring things.

Even if you don’t have a large yard, or any yard at all, there’s gardening you can do on a small scale that can give you the same comfort as a larger garden. The rise of smaller yards or just deck space has encouraged breeders to develop dwarf versions of popular garden standards. Along with this has come great improvements in the equipment used to grow plants in containers. Whether you want to enhance a landscape with pots of flowers or grow food on a deck, it’s now all possible...and easy!

The first big decision is what to plant. When time and space are limited, it works best to plant what you really want. Do you want flowers or edibles or both?

Would you like to come home from work and take a glass of wine out to a deck that is bright with blooms? Or would it really please you to be able to pick and eat a handful of strawberries or blueberries and gather some fresh lettuce, tomato, and basil for a salad? Because we already have

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a large vegetable garden, I have mostly flowers in pots, although I do enjoy the convenience of parsley, basil and some mesclun mix right outside my door. The only thing that will keep you from having anything you want in a container garden is the amount of available light. If your deck or patio area is mid to heavy shade, I recommend flowers over produce.

Vegetables and fruit simply will not flourish without at least six hours of sun a day.

Container planting is great because the pots are easier for you and harder for bugs, animals, weeds, and diseases to access.

The downside of container planting is that plants in pots require more care. They are totally dependent on you for water and nutrients. Every year, I fill ten blue ceramic pots with annuals that decorate the patio around the pool and I have four to five hanging baskets dangling from the base of my deck. While it is true that I have to water them almost daily, I always take it as an opportunity to get a close look at how they’re doing and cheer them on. Container plants will want three things: water, food, and the right amount of light.

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and find it. So it’s ironic that potted plants need lots of water but also need to have good drainage or they will rot and die. I like to keep the soil level at least one inch below the edge of the pot so that when I water, the water stays in the pot and has an opportunity to drain through instead of flow over the edge. This saves a lot of time!

I once did vacation watering for people who had planted flush with the lip of the pot. It took me a long time to slowly dribble water on each plant until it had enough. Putting rocks or pot shards in the bottom of a pot does not improve drainage. If you are concerned with dirt coming out the bottom, a piece of window screen cut to size should do the trick.

The larger the pot the better. More pot means more dirt. And more dirt equals more room for roots to grow and find water and food. There are countless tips on how to take up room in a pot so you use less potting soil.

Packing peanuts, tin cans upside down, wine corks in panty hose, and on and on. Why? If the reason is to make the pot lighter so you can move it, then get a lightweight pot. If the reason is to use less potting soil, then just have fewer pots. Plant roots want all the soil they can get. I will admit to filling my tall pots about halfway with mulch. It’s cheaper than potting soil and drains well but is still organic matter.

Every year I remove all of the old potting

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soil and replace it with fresh. The old stuff is DONE. It has been depleted of everything good that it had and has also now probably picked up some weed seeds or fungus.

Every time you water, nutrients are washed through the soil and out the drainage holes.

When a plant is in the ground, the surrounding soil holds onto the nutrients. Not so in pots.

There are all sorts of great fertilizers. I prefer the time-release granules because I don’t have to remember to feed as often. Fish emulsion is also very good. It smells awful, but works really well. Some potting soil comes with fertilizer in it. That will not sustain the plant for the whole season. Start feeding in about three to four weeks. I once worked for a lady that had phenomenal geraniums. She said she fed them every two weeks. That might be more than is necessary, but her plants were amazing.

With a planned approach to what you want to grow and the commitment to give it what it needs to thrive, you should be able to grow anything you want in almost any container. I recommend making a list before going to buy plants. Estimate as close as possible ahead of time the amount of plants you will need for each pot. At the nursery it’s hard to remember just how many marigolds that red pot on the steps can hold. But it’s worth it. Container planting day is one of my favorites in the whole year! ❖

Lynne Galluzzo and her husband, Gary, live on ten acres in Haymarket where they garden extensively.

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y small business, Pies + Petals, would sure be sad without the bright contributions of MJ (that’s my mom!) of LéRoy French Flowers (leroyfrenchflowers.com). When not baking pies, I’ve had many wonderful opportunities to tag along to incredible places and parties and assist my mom with florals + styling, and guess what? A floral crown is never too far from the scene. Brides seem to be the ones who most often request a floral crown, but in my opinion, you shouldn’t keep this creation solely for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. So, if you’re going to San Francisco, or maybe just strolling around the house, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. Here’s a simple floral crown how-to from the petal placer herself: STEP 1: Wrap a piece of green wire around your head to get the right measurement for the crown frame.

STEP 2: Start to wire greens to flower crown frame, holding each piece close to frame while wrapping tightly with florist paddle wire. Cut pieces of paddle wire about 8” - 10” for ease in wiring. Use this method to cover floral crown frame completely with greenery. Waxflower works well for this step.

STEP 3: Now comes the fun part! Start to wire flowers, one by one, onto the floral crown. You don’t have to go full circle with the flowers. You can leave some of it just green and have lots of drama in the front. You can also use artificial flowers - they work just as well, and they last longer.

Enjoy! ❖ Lissy Tropea is the owner and baker of her small business, Pies + Petals, in partnership with her florist mother, Mary Jane Tropea of LeRoy French Flowers.

Formerly a baker using the Frontier Kitchen space in Haymarket, Lissy recently became the baking partner at Jirani Coffeehouse in Manassas.

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by Eileen Porterfield and old. A garden tea party is a fun way to enjoy outdoor celebrations with the special people in your life. So, freshen up your patio tables and chairs, make some special place cards, gather your prettiest dishes, and get out the recipes you’ve been saving for a special occasion, and let the festivities begin.

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Some of the recipes he suggests for spring and summer are white sangria, spring onion and herb risotto, cool cucumber soup, and bacon thyme biscuits with orange marmalade butter.

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Far left: Floral arrangement by Maria Dominguez won the grand prize at a Haymarket Day Flower Show. Top: The daylily is the Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club flower. Shown is a daylily grown by club member Lee Buratti.

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n the 46 years since the Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club (HT&CGC) was organized at the Gainesville home of Mrs. Donna Dewberry, the organization has done much to advance the knowledge of horticulture and gardening. The club has taken on a wide range of projects and established valuable traditions that continue today.

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“Overall, I hope to guide the club to make a difference in our community

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landscaping done and barely any grass.

Perhaps sensing a need, a member of the HT&CGC stopped by, and invited Mrs. Colandene to come to a club meeting.

After attending the required three meetings and being vetted for her interest in gardening, Mrs. Colandene became a member, and over the past 39 years, she has served on most of the club committees and helped organize numerous events.

“I’ve enjoyed being a member. It’s ‘a teaching club,’” she recalled recently.

“I’ve learned a lot from the other members and the speakers we’ve had at our meetings – from how to prune bushes and trees, to what are the good bugs to keep in your garden.”

“Club projects give you ideas about what to plant, and where,” she added.

“And being a member is also about sharing. When you get too many plants, you give some to your fellow members.”

Over the years, Mrs. Colandene has watched the club grow. The monthly meetings moved from members’ homes to larger public places, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Haymarket, the Haymarket Baptist Church, and Sudley United Methodist Church. For the past several years, the club has met at the Evergreen Fire Department and Rescue Squad Station north of Haymarket.

Regular meetings are held September through April, and usually feature a guest speaker. Elections are held in April, and the annual business meeting

in May includes the presentation of awards and installation of officers for the upcoming year.

During the early days of the club, projects included sponsorship of the Junior Gardeners, landscaping and care of the Haymarket Town Hall property, and assisting the public schools with horticulture projects. At the time, the organization was a member of the Virginia Federation of Garden ClubsShenandoah District.

The HT&CGC held its first flower show in a member’s home as part of a Christmas Tour and Party. This event has grown into a popular fundraiser.

“In 2010, the club started a new tradition of having three members’ homes open for a Christmas holiday tour,” recalled Mrs. Colandene.

Mary Ellen Colandene (left) and Carol Kovalick enjoy ‘high tea’ at one of the HT&CGC Christmas parties.

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The ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed fundraiser held at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station in 2013 was successful and fun. Front row: Christine Sunda (‘Tweedledee’) and Amy Hamilton (‘Tweedledum’).

Second row: Elsie Davis (soldier), Nancy Vuley (‘Queen of Hearts’), Dawn Randall (‘Alice’) and Judy Tweel (soldier). Back row: Wanda Born (‘Mad Hatter’), Pam Lindholm (‘Queen of Haymarket’), Stacey Pannebecker (‘Cheshire Cat’), Lee Buratti (‘White Rabbit’), Jo Ellen Hargett (‘Caterpillar’), Carol Kovalick (soldier) and Sylvia Dement (Sarah,’ Alice’s sister).

“The tour ends at the last house, with a tea of scones, clotted cream, open-faced sandwiches and other delicacies.” She credits club member Mrs. Judy Tweel of Catharpin with coming up with the idea for the new custom.

Other club activities during the growing season include two judged flower shows, and a tour of a member’s garden in the early summer.

For many years, the club also put on a flower show during the annual Haymarket Day. It took place at various locations, including the Haymarket Town Hall, the old Haymarket Fire Station and in the small house next to the Haymarket Police Department.

The year that Haymarket Day was held at Battlefield High School, the club was given a room in the school for the flower show.

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members the chance to show off their floral design skills, as well as their ability to select and grow the right kinds of plants. Maria Dominguez of Warrenton, a 10-year member of the club, enjoys the competition – and the sharing.

She often prepares the table arrangements for club gatherings. “We have a nice group of people in the club, and we all love gardening,” Mrs. Dominguez remarked. “Our meetings are interesting, and we always learn something new.”

Proceeds from flower shows and plant sales are used to pay speakers’ fees, purchase plants and flowers for club projects, pay for memberships in other organizations and to make contributions to local charities.

new Haymarket-Gainesville Community Library, the HT&CGC maintained the perennial flowers and a Bradford pear tree at the Mini Library at James Long Park.

Outside of Haymarket, club members have taken care of a section of antique roses in the garden of the historic Ben Lomond Manor House in Manassas, and Ruth Johnston of Gainesville, who is also a member of the Prince William County Master Gardeners, works a section of the gardens at the Benedictine Monastery near Bristow.

Several years ago, the club conducted a clean-up of the old Chapman family cemetery in the woods above the Chapman-Beverley Mill at Broad Run. Twice a year, club members offer “Garden Therapy” for residents of the Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center, helping residents create their own floral designs, using baskets, flowers and greens supplied by the club. This past March, nine club members assisted in the creation of about 20 baskets.

“Residents are invited to take part,”

MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES Ongoing projects include planting and maintaining the garden at the rear of the Evergreen firehouse, which is done all year long, and decorating the Haymarket Town Hall with fresh greens at Christmas. Until it was replaced by the

explained Mrs. Colandene. “Some of them cannot actually do it by themselves, but they’ll tell us that they ‘like this color and that color,’ and we help them put it together.” Once they have finished their arrangements, the residents can take them back to their rooms and enjoy their creations.

The original plan for the garden at the rear entrance of the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station was drawn up by Barbara Kluge of Warrenton in 2003.

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One resident, who was blind, asked for baby’s breath for his arrangement. “We didn’t happen to have any, so he asked for other different colored flowers,” she recalled. “Although he couldn’t see the arrangement, he could feel it. It was textural as well as visible.”

Kathy Elder, of Haymarket, and Judy Tweel put together the Haymarket Town & Country Garden Club Cookbook as a fundraiser in 2011. “The cookbook publication is the result of many years of delicious lunches and refreshments which were prepared for our meetings by our members, and each of us being asked, at one time or another, for this or that recipe,” according to Mrs. Elder.

A limited number of copies remain.

Persons interested in purchasing the cookbook can call Judy Tweel at (703) 966-1356.

Although not club projects, the HT&CGC contributed $200 for floral decorations for the gala to be held benefiting the Bull Run Warrior Retreat west of Haymarket, and $100 to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Living Legacy Tree Planting Project, which will honor the 620,000 soldiers who died in the Civil War. In addition, the club hosted a Holiday Home Tour and Tea in Dominion Valley, with all funds going to Capital Caring, a hospice in Loudoun County.

ORGANIZED AND FOCUSED Like most successful organizations, the HT&CGC has operated from the beginning with a workable set of bylaws. Membership is by invitation and endorsement, and the number of members cannot exceed 59. Current membership stands at about 31.

Club members are expected to pay dues, attend meetings, participate in committees, serve as a hostess for at least once each year, and enter at least one arrangement and/or horticultural specimen in a flower show.

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Top: HT&CGC members who participated in the “Garden Therapy” project at the Gainesville Rehabilitation Facility were (from left) Maria Dominguez, Sylvia Dement, Joyce Miller, Elsie Davis, Jane Huckins, Mary Ellen Colandene, Valerie High, Bunny Barrett and Jane Razeghi.

Bottom: An ongoing project, the garden at the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Station has memorial plantings, as well as flowers, crepe myrtles, and ground cover. This spring, club members spread a layer of mulch on the garden in preparation for the planting season.

Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Other day trips include the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Md., Thumper’s Daylily Farm near Winchester, and the Orchid Station at Barboursville.

Networking opportunities offer another advantage of belonging to a federated club. Attending other garden clubs’ programs and flower shows provides opportunities for HT&GGC members to learn more about flower design, landscaping, horticulture, the environment and other topics.

Mrs. Pam Lindholm of Gainesville, a 20-year member of the club, will be the Program Chairman next year. She notes

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Affiliations include membership in District III of the National Capital Area Garden Clubs Inc., the National Garden Clubs Inc. the Central Atlantic Region (CAR), and the Prince William Area Council of Garden Clubs.

As the Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club begins a new year in May, they will continue to offer new

educational programs and strive to increase membership. Committee chairmen will be appointed, and programs for the upcoming year will be developed over the summer.

On May 18 beginning at 10 a.m., the HT&CGC will host a meeting of the Prince William Area Council of Garden Clubs at the Meadowbrook Woods Clubhouse. Guest speaker will be Babs McClendon, who will give a presentation on flower arrangements. ❖

John Toler is an author and historian who has served Fauquier County for over 50 years, including four decades with the Fauquier-Times Democrat. Toler is the co-author of 250 Years in Fauquier County: A Virginia Story, and author of Warrenton, Virginia: A History of 200 Years.

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ORNAMENTAL PLANTS There are a vast amount of annual and perennial plants that can be harmful to your pet. Some may cause an upset stomach if ingested, whereas others may cause severe illness when in contact with your pet. Take location and pet access into consideration when planting: tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, azalea, crocus, rhododendron, American bittersweet, clematis, foxglove, narcissus, morning glory, aloe, amaryllis,

begonias, carnations, ivy, milkweed, hostas, wisteria, irises, and delphiniums these can be very harmful to your pet. To learn about the effects of these and other toxic flowers and plants, visit aspca.org/pet-care/animalpoison-control/dogs-plantlist and please follow the resources below.

FRUIT PLANTS Fruit-bearing plants such as persimmons, peaches, plums, or cherries can be potentially hazardous to pets

if swallowed. Dogs commonly eat fruits containing seeds or pits resulting in intestinal inflammation or blockages.

Surgical removal may be required if your pet does not pass ingested cores naturally. Toxicity should also be considered as some plants can cause diarrhea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, and nausea. Apple seeds actually contain cyanide, while avocados and grapes can cause internal issues. Nuts such as almonds, macadamia and walnuts may also cause sickness.

GROUND COVER If ingested, toxins and dyes from processed mulch and wood chips can be significantly harmful.

This is especially applicable for puppies and kittens who may enjoy playing with mulch. Keep your pet out of flower beds and consider alternative substrates in areas regularly frequented by your animal.

Mushrooms are also commonly ingested by pets while browsing through the yard. Unfortunately, varying degrees of toxicity from vomiting and lethargy to potential death may occur. If you suspect that your pet may have gotten sick from eating a mushroom, try carefully collecting a sample and bringing it along with your pet to the veterinarian. This can sometimes help in diagnostics and treatment.

LAWN AND YARD CARE PRODUCTS Make sure to thoroughly read labels for any product used to

control and maintain your yard prior to application. Insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and lawn care products often contain ingredients that are poisonous to pets. Cats and dogs may be at risk by ingesting these materials, but they can also absorb toxins through the pores of their paws.

Ensure you follow application guidelines and if need be contact the product manufacturer for further information regarding use around pets. Also, be sure to store containers in a secure area that is difficult for your pet to access.

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Ensure to limit activity in the yard to only supervised visits to prevent ingestion or contact with plants and products. If need be, tether your dog for shorter periods outside to keep off areas that have been sprayed with chemicals.

You may also consider switching to a more natural or pet friendly alternative to help maintain your yard (the environment will thank you, too!).

For more information regarding pet safety and plants in your garden, browse the University of California website dedicated to garden safety at ucanr.edu/sites/ poisonous_safe_plants. If you think your pet may have been exposed to toxins, contact Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435 or visit your veterinarian. ❖

Charlotte Wagner is a certified animal trainer and behavior consultant. She advocates that prevention, management, redirection, and training of alternate responses is key to training success.

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Maybe you have a small corner of a patio that needs a little color, or an area that is too rocky to plant flowers. For some, space may not be available for a traditional flower or vegetable garden. All you need is think outside the “box” — or in this case, the ground. Look up toward the sky and create the perfect vertical garden you can enjoy all season long.

Vertical gardening has been around for some time. You may already be utilizing this technique without even knowing it.

From outdoors shelves used to house multiple pots of flowers or herbs, to intricate systems that allow a true living wall (sometimes known as a green wall). There are a plethora of options used for this purpose.

Re-using existing materials is an eco-friendly way to enhance the existing space without breaking the budget. Using a pallet that has been discarded and needs a new home is a perfect option. Many businesses offer them for free to the public (like Piedmont Press & Graphics).

This particular type of garden has many uses. It could be used as a privacy screen or to add that special touch to an unused space. Using a pallet allows “DIYers” the ability to construct and install the plants in less than a day. It really is that simple.

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Choosing what to plant may take you the longest portion of time. Consider purchasing flowers, herbs, or other flora ahead of time. When making your selections, keep in mind that you want your space to look appealing from spring until fall. Decide if you want all of the same type of plant or if you want to mix some cool and warm season ones together. One other important factor to take into consideration when purchasing your plants is their water requirements.

Ensure you select ones that require similar watering needs. This will allow you to avoid giving too much or not enough water to some plants. Plus, your “wall” will always look fantastic and you can maintain a regular watering regimen.

Once you have all your items ready, start your creation! The openings in pallets are a great place to install your plant selections.

Some pallets are made differently and may need some minor modifications. If the pallet slats are too close together, you may need to remove a few. If they are too far apart, you may need to add a few pieces of wood to decrease planting area - this will prevent flowers or soil from falling out. None of the decisions are too difficult to make. If you are unsure of your knowledge, search YouTube or Pinterest — where you are sure to find a helpful hint.

So what are you waiting for? Create your vertical pallet garden, then enjoy a nice beverage nearby to celebrate your DIY abilities! ❖

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1. Locate a free pallet and bring it home.

2. Use landscape fabric or burlap to cover the back and one open side. Staple the fabric into the wood (keep one end open for planting and to utilize as the top of the vertical garden). This will help hold the soil in place and allows for drainage when you water.

3. Determine how you want your “wall” to look. Leave the vertical planter horizontal on the ground and place your flowers or vegetables in sections to see if it has visual appeal. If not, simply move it around until you find an arrangement that works for you. There is no wrong way to mix plants. It’s like art. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So just make sure you like what you see.

4. Prior to planting, move the pallet near the area it will be displayed.

5. Now it’s time for installation. Pack the plants tightly together. Remember not to leave too much space or some soil and/or plants may fall out. Fill in gaps with potting soil and lightly press the soil into the desired area.

In the photo example, a mix of cool season perennials, annuals, vegetables (spinach and lettuce) and herbs were used.

6. Lift the pallet garden in the desired location and if necessary secure to garden posts or lean against a sturdy wall (as shown).

Remember that soil and plant material can become heavy. In this example, the pallet is approximately 2’ by 3’ and once all soil and plants were installed, it weighed close to 25

pounds. So make sure you have an extra hand nearby if need be for final installation.

7. Water the plants well.

Please note that depending on your plant choices, you may need to water every day or more in the heat of the summer. You could even take your DIY abilities a step further and incorporate a drip irrigation system into the vertical garden (that would be another article altogether!).

Debbie Eisele is Jill-of-all-trades including writer, editor, certified horticulturist, education advocate, President of the Board of Directors for Allegro School of the Arts, wife, and mother of twins. When she’s not busy saving the world, she enjoys a cup of coffee and being in the great outdoors.

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Starting in late March, the beautiful white bloodroot and the blue hepatica nobilis begin to break through. And as the days get warmer, purple and yellow violets and trilliums begin to show. The great pink trillium, or wood lily, is rarely found except in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Trilliums are also a favored food of white-tailed deer.

In April you may find the exotic pink lady’s slipper, which belongs to the orchid family. Today these unique and beautiful flowers are endangered because they take a long time to grow, deer enjoy eating them, and people collect them.

In May, pink azaleas bloom in the forest and along Skyline Drive, followed by the white flowers of mountain laurel in June. Hiking the trails through the blooming wildflowers is a feast for all the senses. It may literally be time to “stop and smell the roses.”

he Green Tunnel is the hikers’ nickname for the Appalachian Trail, a 2,190 mile hiking path from Georgia to Maine. With much of the trail running through forests, hikers looking down the trail feel like they are walking in a “green tunnel.” One hundred and one miles of the Green Tunnel run through the Shenandoah National Park, which also offers 500 miles of hiking trails.

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However be aware that some areas of Bull Run Mountain are closed due to soil erosion and the overlook is no longer open to the public.

Another hike that offers an abundance of mountain laurel, and is a long-time favorite of Boots ’n Beer, is the Camp Hoover Hike (hikingupward. com/SNP/CampHoover/). This scenic and historic 7.5 mile circuit hike takes you to the summer residence of President Herbert Hoover, now named The Brown House, and is surrounded by mountain laurel.

A lot of mountain laurel above the 2,500 feet level can also be found when heading up the Indian Run Trail to Corbin Mountain Trail, circling Thorofare Mountain (hikingupward. com/SNP/CorbinMountain/). This is a longer and more strenuous hike - but it’s worth it!

The best mountain laurel, however, according to Boots ’n Beer’s passionate wilderness hiker Cooper Wright, can be found in the Smoky Mountain National Park. He reports that it is like walking through a green tunnel with white blooms, the blooms so thick that one cannot see anything other than the path directly ahead.

THE SUMMER FLORA And with the advent of summer, it’s also time to look out for columbine, milkweed, nodding onion, ox eye daisy, and turk’s cap lily (also called tiger lily).

The unscented flowers of the tiger lily bloom on top of five-foot tall stems, and the seeds form along the stem where each leaf emerges. The pollinated seeds become plants within two years. You can find tiger lilies by following the Appalachian Trail South from Mary’s Rock.

One of the last big flower shows of the hiking season is put on by goldenrod, which lasts from summer’s end until frost and is found mostly in open areas such as meadows. People who suffer from hay fever allergies due to ragweed often mistakenly blame goldenrod for their suffering, since it blooms at the same time as ragweed. In some places, goldenrod is a sign of good luck and good fortune, whereas in other places it is simply considered a weed. Thomas Edison experimented with goldenrod to produce rubber and produced a 12-foottall plant that yielded as much as 12%

rubber. The tires on the Model T given to him by his friend Henry Ford were made from goldenrod.

Asters and sunflowers round out the fall offerings of nature’s garden, prompting the Shenandoah National Park to put out a reminder, “Help to ensure that wildflowers will be around for generations by leaving them unharmed. A flower that is picked misses the chance to spread thousands of seeds. A plant that is dug up is gone forever, and the loss affects all things connected to it. Love ‘em & Leave ‘em!” ❖

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admittedly love the taste of flour. I know some people think it’s bland and I apologize to all my celiac and gluten-sensitive friends, but it tastes amazing. So since I discovered shortbread (thank you, Panera), it has easily become probably my second favorite cookie (Mom’s oatmeal chocolate chip still being numero uno).

After my husband and I visited Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett last summer, I remembered a recipe I had seen on Pinterest for lemon lavender shortbread cookies. It sounded like the perfect way

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With a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and mix well until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and lavender. Add butter mixture into flour mixture and fold until no flour remains (or just get your hands in there and squish it all together!).

Refrigerate dough 10 to 15 minutes just until dough has stiffened slightly.

Prepare a sheet of parchment paper.

Drop dough near edge of parchment and form into a log about 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter. Fold over parchment and roll into log. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to one hour, making sure to lay on flat surface.

When dough has chilled and you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll and remove parchment paper. Slice log into ½ inch rounds. Space about 1 inch apart on baking stone or baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake until a pale golden color, about 15 minutes, and let cool. It’s hard to overbake these cookies; I just keep an eye out for when the edges start to brown slightly. Store in an airtight container. ❖

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Which insects to keep in your garden, and which to give the boot

by Debbie Eisele

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ur region graciously affords gardeners a long growing season. With this longevity of garden productivity comes lots of insects. Some bugs are extremely colorful (even pretty), and some are not. But don’t cringe and immediately pull out the chemicals, some bugs serve an important purpose. Even though they may give you the willies, grab your kids and take a closer look at the creepycrawlies. Knowing the good, the bad and the ugly bugs living in your gardens will help you in keeping the beauty and

productive crop yields throughout the growing season - and it’s an excellent way to engage children and increase their understanding of the great outdoors!

Please note this article does not supply a comprehensive list of beneficials or pests, as many of these insects have thousands of species and a variety of plants they attack. For more information, seek educational books or contact your local Virginia Cooperative Education Office.

The Bad!

EARWIG These insects feed on pretty much anything: flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They prefer the foliage, but also enjoy decaying plant matter. Although they may seem like truly “bad” guys, they also feed on other pests in your garden - aphids and mites - so, they may be worth keeping. You will have to decide if it’s worth it.

POTATO BEETLE This very colorful (even “pretty” to some) beetle will wreak havoc not only on potato plants, but also on eggplants, peppers, and even tomatoes. So be on the lookout. Distinguishing characteristics are the black, white and red stripes decorating their backs. Their heads are red and spotted with black dots.

CABBAGEWORM This caterpillar has a light green color with a very faint yellow stripe down the side. He can do some serious damage. If you see lots of non-uniform holes in the leaves of cole, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, radish or turnip crops, you might have this guy enjoying your food.

Photo by Barbara Stewart of virginianaturals.com.

SQUASH BUG If you love to grow squash, zucchini or cucumbers, keep an eye out for this pest. Tiny spots on the leaf that turn yellow and areas that completely die off are sure signs of a squash bug infestation. If the bug attacks young plants, it can cause complete devastation. If you have a more mature plant, the crop may be affected yet still survive.

APHIDS These pests are prevalent throughout our region and can be seen in multiple colors such as green, brown, red, yellow and even black. They pierce the plant and suck on the sap.

If you notice a sticky, shiny substance on the leaves of your plant, you may want to check for aphids. This residue is known as honeydew, an excretion aphids leave behind. Roses, mums, and geraniums tend to be susceptible. Vegetables prone to infestation include tomatoes and peppers among others.

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SCALE These are bad in any garden. There are so many species with which to contend. At times they are hard to identify, as they are just a speck on a leaf or stem. They may also appear as bumps or growths on leaves or stems. Many plants are host plants for this insect - from trees to shrubs to ground cover.

The best thing to do is be on the lookout for symptoms: stunted growth and yellow foliage. Similar to aphids, scale may leave behind sticky excretions attractive to ants and bees or wasps. If you spot wasps and ants in high numbers around a particular plant, you may want to investigate more closely.

TOMATO HORNWORM They attack tomatoes, but enjoy other plants as well. Eggplants and peppers can be equally affected. Very cool to look at, these caterpillars can actually “hover” like a hummingbird!

Hornworms devour a plant from the top down, defoliating the plant as they go. Sometimes, they leave the skeletalized structure of the leaf behind to show what they have done.

Eventually these caterpillars turn into moths, but can leave damage in their wake if not caught early.

The Good!

ASSASSIN BUG Okay, this insect fits into the “ugly” category, but it is well worth looking at in your garden area. They like to dine on: Colorado potato beetle, cabbage worms, aphids, cucumber beetles, cutworms, earwigs, Japanese beetles and more. Now do you see why you should keep him?

DAMSEL BUG The Damsel bug will assist in eating cabbage worms, Colorado potato beetle larvae, spider mites, whiteflies and/or prevent many insect eggs from hatching - starting in early spring.

LADYBUG Did you know you can purchase these for your garden? Yep, you can. If you don’t see many in your garden and know you have an issue with aphids, asparagus beetle larvae, Colorado potato beetle larvae, mealy bugs and others, you should consider using these beauties to help control the infestation you may be facing.

PRAYING MANTIS Many of us are familiar with the “praying” figure we find around outside in the growing season.

Many of us also know that they are “killers.” They will eat both the beneficials and the pests even each other. However, they are great to have around as they will feast on many insects that adversely impact your flowers and vegetable crops. When conducting a cleanup in your garden and see the egg case of a praying mantis - keep it there and wait for it to hatch! It’s amazing to watch these creatures emerge in spring and start eating insects right away. Children and adults will both delight in the tiny versions of the “praying” insect.

SPIDER Yes. ‘Yikes’ is a word that many of us use when we see these eight-legged wonders. However, they are a delight in your garden and help control many of the pests that affect your landscape creations. Please note that there are only two poisonous spiders found in our area - the brown recluse and black widow. Besides these two creepy poisonous spiders, keep the others around. They are your garden’s protectors.

PARASITIC WASP These truly are “good” guys and do not sting! They are powerful and probably one of the most beneficial insects to have in your garden. From aphids to bagworms, cabbage worms to cucumber beetles, cutworms to Japanese beetles - the list goes on. Since they assist in eating over 200 species of pests, you can see why they are ideal to keep and not squash! ❖

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Blue Valley Vineyard

By Steve Oviatt

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ne of the area’s newest wineries has one of the area’s oldest pedigrees. Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery was opened a year ago by the Zissios family at the urging of family and friends. Under the direction of third-generation winemaker Stergio Zissios, Blue Valley builds on the family’s winemaking heritage by producing wines with an Old World flair.

The son of Greek immigrants, Zissios started making wine in the family’s basement in Falls Church,

with help from his father who had started a successful Plumbing and HVAC business. While exploring careers in the family business as well as in finance and insurance, Zissios yearned to return to winemaking.

When his parents purchased property and moved to Delaplane nearly 20 years ago, plans started for the planting of grapevines to satisfy the family’s winemaking habit.

With 15 acres in grapes and at the urging of family and friends, Stergio and his family made the decision to open their family winery to the public in a new building

with majestic views built by the family and friends in the construction industry.

With the assistance of Napatrained winemaker Tyler Henley, Zissios is planning to offer only estate wines later this year, all reflecting the family tradition of big taste with light bodies.

The light, crisp whites feature the Pinot Gris, which pairs well with brown rice, asparagus, broccoli and fish.

The New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc with its pineapple and lime zest highlights is surprisingly soft and light and avoids the traditional “grapefruit bomb”

Steve Oviatt is Past President of the Haymarket Gainesville Business Association and runs his own consulting business in addition to working with a number of local and international wineries. Steve acknowledges his daughter taught him everything he knows about wine. He lives in Catharpin with his wife, Nancy.

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Try it with seafood. And the Heritage white blend, while tart, has wonderful honeydew and vanilla overtones and pairs well with poultry dishes.

The reds are not overwhelming, yet are still big and flavorful. Zissios explains that he wants to avoid the burning sensation that many object to when they drink red wines. While light, the reds will all age beautifully.

The Merlot’s big taste features plum, dark berry and chocolate overtones, making it an ideal match for several dinner courses featuring various meats and chocolates.

The fruity Sangiovese’s vanilla and caramel notes will go nicely with red sauce pasta dishes. The Cabernet Franc is the big surprise with its big, earthy taste featuring berries, cola and chocolate overtones.

Pair this with steak or other big, meaty dishes.

Because of their belief in family and traditions, Blue Valley’s facilities are open to a variety of events, especially weddings and receptions in the upstairs event room or in the handcrafted cellar dining area. Families are encouraged to visit, so bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds with children, dogs, and Frisbees!❖

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