Plant of the Week
To me, the daffodil (Narcissus) signals springtime’s arrival. With 40 to 200 different species in the genus and over 32,000 cultivars, there’s a lot (almost too much) to know about daffodils. Because daffodils are toxic to animals, their blooms are safe from critters and deer. They come in an array of sunset colors like yellow, orange, pink, peach, and white, and their sunny springtime disposition makes everyone smile.
Guest
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marie Callahan and Janette Martin, Piedmont Master Gardeners and coordinators of the Virtual Spring Lecture Series. The Piedmont Master Gardener Association is a community of volunteer educators who provide guidance for people in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, helping gardeners to enact sustainable practices. The annual lecture series is a wonderful resource for all local gardeners. Returning after a 2020 Covid-related hiatus, Marie and Janette have prepared a fascinating series. Talk tomatoes with Ira Wallace, conservation landscaping with Carol Heiser, climate change and pests with Mike Raupp, and backyard birds with Robyn Puffenbarger.
https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/events/
https://www.nathancolberg.com/
Playlist
I’m opening my garden to the Historic Garden Week Tour on April 18th. Come say hi!
Prune, prune, prune. Dead, diseased, damaged, in your way? Begone!
To Listen
Into the Wild by local musician Nathan Colberg.
Up Next:
Next week, I will be joined by botanical artist Anne Blackwell Thompson.