Victory Gardens

08/01/2026

Hi everyone. I am exploring my options. I would like to sell at some fall and holiday craft shows this year. Wondering if people would share their favorite craft shows. I don’t think I am ready for the big ones at the expo etc. Thinking CVU size. Please give me your list of favorites. Thanks!

07/23/2026

Have you been to Full Circle Gardens in Essex?. I moved to Fairfax, so I haven’t visited in quite awhile. How amazing. They are focused now on natives. Rows and rows of native plants. I posted awhile ago about using the native wild strawberries as a living mulch in my peony bed. The result was astounding. Next I’m trying it with my asparagus. Check them out if you are trying to attract pollinators to your gardens. Here is a link to Audubon explaining the benefits of using native plants in your garden. https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter

06/12/2026

The peonies are starting to pop. Look at that living mulch- wild strawberries.

06/05/2026

Black swallowtail

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Adorable jumping spider in my garden today. I believe she was checking me out. Phidippus princeps

05/31/2026

Found this 6 spotted green tiger beetle, a beneficial insect today while gardening.

05/23/2026

Flowers and veggie starts for my garden and friends and family