


Which shrubs should I prune now? (1/31/2024) - We had a couple of pleasant days last week, and I confess to a little snipping on a few shrubs, but I will wait two or three weeks before I… …
York River Garden Club to meet Feb. 8 (1/31/2024) - The York River Garden Club will hold a talk by Susan Walton, a Master Naturalist with experience with butterflies, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bethany United Methodist… …

Dogs, loons, sunrises…daffodils! (1/24/2024) - Take courage, friends, signs of spring are starting to emerge. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Tuesday dawn …as seen from the Severn Yachting Center, Southwest Branch of the Severn… …
Native black and red chokeberries (1/24/2024) - January hasn’t even left us, and Gloucester Master Gardeners are already planning for our big Annual Plant Extravaganza coming up in September. Master Gardeners begin early each year raising plants… …

Even in winter (1/17/2024) - Our local gardeners are finding ways to grow vegetables in the darkest of days; and hardy flowers continue to bloom indoors and, in some cases, outside. Please send your photos… …

Plant Muhly grass (1/17/2024) - Do you have that one spot in your garden that never looks the way you want no matter what you plant? We used to have a sunny side and a… …

State’s general fund revenues remain in line with forecast (1/17/2024) - Halfway through the fiscal year, Virginia’s general fund revenues for December 2023 remain in line with updated versions of the state’s official revenue forecast, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Total… …
Farmers prepare to discuss agricultural priorities (1/17/2024) - With a 40 percent turnover of seats in the General Assembly, leaders within Virginia Farm Bureau Federation are embracing new opportunities to brief lawmakers on agricultural policy priorities at the… …
Plans underway for 2024 Rural Leadership Institute (1/17/2024) - Applications for the 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute are now being accepted. Information on the program and applications are available on the website cfrv.org/vrli. Applications are due by March 1.… …
Winter tomatoes…and more! (1/10/2024) - We have a moderate climate, but it’s very unusual to find fresh vegetables outdoors ready to pick at this time of year. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Jeri Trudeau… …

Mistletoe and the warming planet (1/10/2024) - A question or comment from a reader or other curious person always excites my interest. I enjoy learning new information and writing about what I have learned. Most questions I… …
Presentation on use of native plants to stabilize shoreline (1/10/2024) - Shoreline stabilization is a major concern for those who live and own property on the water, including those who live in what is essentially a peninsula in Mathews County. The… …

Virginia Wildlife Grant Program open for applications (1/10/2024) - The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is open for applications to connect people to the outdoors. Operated by the Department of Wildlife Resources, the grant program is designed for “Organizations that… …
York River Garden Club to hold talk Jan. 11 (1/3/2024) - The York River Garden Club will host a talk by Rick Stanley, arborist and safety and compliance manager with Xylem Tree Experts, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Jan. 11, at… …
New Year’s medley (1/3/2024) - Two more images of Christmas, and its on to 2024. We are grateful that our readers continue to keep this corner of the Gazette-Journal well-stocked. Please send your photos to… …
Gloucester PRT holds ‘It’s My Day’ on Jan. 17 (1/3/2024) - Looking for the time and space to get that special craft project done? Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an idea for you. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Gloucester PRT will… …